Muscle Identification Lower Advanced

Front

What is the external oblique muscle?

Back

The external oblique is a muscle located on the lateral sides of the abdomen. It helps in trunk rotation and lateral flexion.

Front

What is the function of the gluteus medius?

Back

The gluteus medius is responsible for hip abduction and stabilization of the pelvis during walking.

Front

Where is the soleus muscle located?

Back

The soleus is located in the calf, beneath the gastrocnemius, and is involved in plantar flexion of the foot.

Front

What is the role of the flexor digitorum longus?

Back

The flexor digitorum longus flexes the toes and assists in plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.

Front

What are the origins and insertions of the Fibularis Longus?

Back

Origin: Lateral proximal fibula and interosseous membrane; Insertion: Plantar surface of first cuneiform and metatarsal.

Front

What is the primary action of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The gastrocnemius primarily acts to plantar flex the foot at the ankle joint and flex the leg at the knee joint.

Front

Identify the muscle that assists in ankle eversion.

Back

The Fibularis Longus assists in ankle eversion.

Front

What is the main function of the pectoralis major?

Back

The pectoralis major is responsible for shoulder flexion, adduction, and internal rotation.

Front

What is the significance of the hamstrings?

Back

The hamstrings are crucial for knee flexion and hip extension.

Front

What muscle is primarily responsible for hip flexion?

Back

The iliopsoas muscle is primarily responsible for hip flexion.