#1
Which muscle is responsible for extending the leg at the knee joint?
Rectus femoris
ExplanationPart of quadriceps group; crosses both hip and knee joints.
#2
Which muscle group is primarily involved in plantar flexion of the foot?
Gastrocnemius and soleus
ExplanationForm the calf muscles; responsible for pointing the foot downwards.
#3
Which muscle is responsible for abduction of the thigh?
Gluteus medius
ExplanationLocated on the lateral side of the hip; important for stability during walking.
#4
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexion of the knee?
Hamstrings
ExplanationLocated at the back of the thigh; involved in bending the knee.
#5
Which muscle extends the toes and assists in plantar flexion of the foot?
Flexor hallucis longus
ExplanationLocated deep in the calf; helps flex the big toe and assist in pointing the foot downwards.
#6
Which muscle is NOT part of the hamstring group?
Semispinalis
ExplanationLocated in the back and side of the neck; aids in head movement and posture.
#7
Which muscle forms the bulk of the calf?
Soleus
ExplanationLocated deep in the calf; assists in plantar flexion of the foot.
#8
Which muscle is involved in inversion of the foot?
Peroneus longus
ExplanationLocated on the lateral side of the leg; helps turn the foot inward.
#9
Which muscle acts to extend the thigh at the hip joint?
Rectus femoris
ExplanationPart of quadriceps group; crosses both hip and knee joints.
#10
Which muscle is located on the lateral aspect of the thigh and is responsible for abduction of the thigh?
Tensor fasciae latae
ExplanationAssists in stabilizing the pelvis during walking; aids in abduction of the thigh.
#11
Which muscle flexes the knee and is often used as a site for intramuscular injections?
Vastus lateralis
ExplanationPart of quadriceps group; important for knee extension and stability.
#12
Which muscle is responsible for eversion of the foot?
Peroneus longus
ExplanationLocated on the lateral side of the leg; helps turn the foot outward.
#13
Which muscle is NOT a part of the quadriceps group?
Sartorius
ExplanationLongest muscle in the body; aids in flexion and rotation of the thigh.
#14
Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?
Tibialis anterior
ExplanationLocated on the front of the leg; lifts the foot upwards.
#15
Which muscle is involved in both flexion and abduction of the thigh?
Tensor fasciae latae
ExplanationLocated on the lateral side of the hip; assists in stabilizing the pelvis and lifting the leg to the side.
#16
Which muscle acts to stabilize the hip joint and is often referred to as the 'hip flexor'?
Iliopsoas
ExplanationCombination of iliacus and psoas major; important for hip flexion and stability.
#17
Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot and forms the prominent calf muscle?
Gastrocnemius
ExplanationLocated at the back of the lower leg; responsible for pointing the foot downwards and contributes to calf shape.