4.4 A&P

Front

What is the function of the Rectus Femoris muscle?

Back

The Rectus Femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip.

Front

Where is the Soleus muscle located?

Back

The Soleus muscle is located in the lower leg, beneath the Gastrocnemius muscle, and is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

Front

What is the primary action of the Sartorius muscle?

Back

The Sartorius muscle is responsible for flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the hip, as well as flexing the knee.

Front

What is the role of the Tibialis Anterior muscle?

Back

The Tibialis Anterior muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot and inversion of the ankle.

Front

What is the function of the Semitendinosus muscle?

Back

The Semitendinosus muscle is one of the hamstring muscles and is responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip.

Front

What are the four muscles that make up the quadriceps group?

Back

The quadriceps group consists of the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius.

Front

What is the anatomical position of the Soleus muscle in relation to the Gastrocnemius?

Back

The Soleus muscle is located deep to the Gastrocnemius muscle in the posterior compartment of the leg.

Front

What movements are facilitated by the Sartorius muscle?

Back

The Sartorius muscle facilitates hip flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation, as well as knee flexion.

Front

What is the origin of the Tibialis Anterior muscle?

Back

The Tibialis Anterior muscle originates from the lateral condyle and upper two-thirds of the tibia.

Front

What is the insertion point of the Semitendinosus muscle?

Back

The Semitendinosus muscle inserts at the medial surface of the upper part of the tibia.