Muscles of the Lower Limb in Vertebrates Quiz

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#1

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint in humans?

Gastrocnemius
Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Adductor magnus
#2

Which of the following muscles is not part of the quadriceps femoris group?

Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
Vastus lateralis
Soleus
#3

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the thigh at the hip joint?

Gluteus medius
Psoas major
Rectus femoris
Adductor longus
#4

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the knee joint?

Sartorius
Biceps femoris
Semimembranosus
Rectus femoris
#5

Which muscle is located on the lateral aspect of the lower leg and is responsible for eversion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
Soleus
Gastrocnemius
#6

Which muscle is responsible for extending the big toe?

Flexor hallucis longus
Extensor digitorum longus
Flexor digitorum longus
Peroneus brevis
#7

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the toes?

Extensor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
Peroneus brevis
Flexor digitorum longus
#8

Which muscle is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Soleus
Fibularis longus
Gastrocnemius
#9

Which muscle group is commonly referred to as the 'calf muscles'?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps femoris
Gastrocnemius and soleus
Tibialis anterior
#10

Which muscle is located on the posterior aspect of the thigh and is responsible for extending the thigh at the hip joint?

Vastus medialis
Gluteus maximus
Hamstring group
Sartorius
#11

Which muscle is responsible for inversion of the foot at the ankle joint?

Tibialis anterior
Extensor digitorum longus
Peroneus brevis
Flexor hallucis longus
#12

Which muscle acts to stabilize the hip joint and is commonly referred to as the 'hip flexor'?

Gluteus maximus
Piriformis
Iliopsoas
Adductor magnus
#13

Which muscle is located on the medial aspect of the thigh and is responsible for adduction of the thigh at the hip joint?

Gracilis
Vastus lateralis
Tibialis anterior
Soleus
#14

Which muscle group is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Gastrocnemius and soleus
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
Fibularis brevis
#15

Which muscle acts to flex the hip joint and is commonly known as the 'tailor's muscle'?

Sartorius
Adductor magnus
Gluteus maximus
Tensor fasciae latae
#16

Which muscle is responsible for flexion of the toes?

Extensor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
Peroneus longus
Soleus
#17

Which muscle is the largest and strongest muscle in the human body?

Gluteus maximus
Adductor magnus
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
#18

Which muscle is responsible for rotation of the thigh laterally?

Piriformis
Gluteus maximus
Adductor magnus
Psoas major
#19

Which muscle is responsible for stabilizing the knee joint during standing and walking?

Soleus
Tibialis anterior
Peroneus brevis
Popliteus

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