Muscular Anatomy of the Lower Extremities Quiz

Test your knowledge on lower limb myology with questions about knee extension, calf muscles, thigh adduction, and more.

#1

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

Quadriceps femoris
Hamstring muscles
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
#2

What is the primary function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Hip flexion
Knee extension
Ankle plantarflexion
Ankle dorsiflexion
#3

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

Quadriceps femoris
Hamstring muscles
Gastrocnemius and soleus
Iliopsoas
#4

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thigh?

Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Adductor magnus
Tibialis anterior
#5

The iliotibial (IT) band is associated with which muscle?

Tensor fasciae latae
Vastus medialis
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
#6

What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle plantarflexion
Knee extension
Hip flexion
#7

The gluteus maximus is primarily responsible for which movement?

Hip flexion
Hip abduction
Hip adduction
Hip extension
#8

Which muscle is responsible for the movement of crossing one leg over the other while sitting?

Pectineus
Gracilis
Sartorius
Adductor longus
#9

The deep muscles of the posterior leg responsible for plantarflexion are collectively known as?

Triceps surae
Quadriceps femoris
Adductor magnus
Tibialis anterior
#10

Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?

Peroneus longus
Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
#11

Which muscle is located on the anterior thigh and is the longest muscle in the human body?

Vastus lateralis
Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Adductor magnus
#12

What is the primary function of the peroneus longus muscle?

Ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle eversion
Ankle inversion
Ankle plantarflexion
#13

The popliteus muscle is involved in which movement of the knee joint?

Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
#14

Which muscle is located on the posterior thigh and is a primary flexor of the knee joint?

Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
#15

Which muscle is responsible for the inversion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior
Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis
Soleus

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