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Muscular Anatomy of the Lower Extremities Quiz

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Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

Quadriceps femoris

Explanation

Quadriceps femoris extends the knee joint.

What is the primary function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Ankle plantarflexion

Explanation

Gastrocnemius primarily performs ankle plantarflexion.

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

Gastrocnemius and soleus

Explanation

The 'calf muscles' include Gastrocnemius and soleus.

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thigh?

Adductor magnus

Explanation

Adductor magnus is responsible for thigh adduction.

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

Tensor fasciae latae

Explanation

The IT band is associated with Tensor fasciae latae.

What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle?

Ankle dorsiflexion

Explanation

Tibialis anterior primarily performs ankle dorsiflexion.

The gluteus maximus is primarily responsible for which movement?

Hip extension

Explanation

Gluteus maximus is primarily responsible for hip extension.

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

Sartorius

Explanation

Sartorius is responsible for crossing one leg over the other while sitting.

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

Triceps surae

Explanation

The deep muscles responsible for plantarflexion are collectively known as Triceps surae.

#10

Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?

Gastrocnemius

Explanation

Gastrocnemius performs ankle plantarflexion.

#11

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

Sartorius

Explanation

Sartorius is the longest muscle in the human body, located on the anterior thigh.

#12

What is the primary function of the peroneus longus muscle?

Ankle inversion

Explanation

Peroneus longus primarily performs ankle inversion.

#13

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

Flexion

Explanation

Popliteus is involved in the flexion of the knee joint.

#14

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

Biceps femoris

Explanation

Biceps femoris, located on the posterior thigh, is a primary flexor of the knee joint.

#15

Which muscle is responsible for the inversion of the foot?

Tibialis anterior

Explanation

Tibialis anterior is responsible for the inversion of the foot.

Muscular Anatomy of the Lower Extremities Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

What is the primary function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

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

Which muscle is responsible for adduction of the thigh?

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

What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle?

The gluteus maximus is primarily responsible for which movement?

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

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

Which muscle is responsible for plantarflexion of the ankle?

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

What is the primary function of the peroneus longus muscle?

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

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

Which muscle is responsible for the inversion of the foot?

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