Muscles of the lower extremity: hip, thigh, lower leg

Front

What is the primary function of the biceps femoris?

Back

The biceps femoris is responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip.

Front

What muscle is known as the largest muscle in the human body?

Back

The gluteus maximus.

Front

What is the role of the anterior tibialis muscle?

Back

The anterior tibialis is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot and inversion of the ankle.

Front

What is the primary function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The gastrocnemius is responsible for plantarflexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

Front

What muscle is located on the lateral side of the lower leg?

Back

The fibularis longus.

Front

What is the function of the rectus femoris?

Back

The rectus femoris is responsible for extending the knee and flexing the hip.

Front

What is the role of the soleus muscle?

Back

The soleus is responsible for plantarflexion of the foot.

Front

What muscle assists in the flexion of the knee and is part of the hamstring group?

Back

The semitendinosus.

Front

What is the primary action of the gluteus medius?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the posterior tibialis muscle?

Back

The posterior tibialis is responsible for plantarflexion and inversion of the foot.