Video Lesson: Muscles of the leg

How many main groups are the muscles of the leg divided into?

• Five

• Three

• Four

• Two

How many muscles are in the lateral group of the leg?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the anterior group?

• Sural nerve

• Tibial nerve

• Deep fibular nerve

• Superficial fibular nerve

What is the main function of the muscles in the anterior group of the leg?

• Extension of the foot

• Supination of the foot

• Flexion of the foot

• Pronation of the foot

Which muscle causes extension of the big toe?

• Extensor Digitorum Longus

• Fibularis Brevis

• Tibialis Anterior

• Extensor Hallucis Longus

Which muscle inserts at the base of the 5th metatarsal bone?

• Fibularis Brevis

• Tibialis Anterior

• Fibularis Longus

• Extensor Hallucis Longus

What is the function of the Fibularis Longus?

• Adduction of the foot

• Flexion of the foot

• Supination of the foot

• Extension of the foot

How many muscles are in the posterior group's deep layer?

• Three

• Six

• Two

• Four

Which nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior group's deep layer?

• Sural nerve

• Superficial fibular nerve

• Deep fibular nerve

• Tibial nerve

Which muscle is responsible for flexion and internal rotation of the leg?

• Flexor Hallucis Longus

• Popliteus Muscle

• Flexor Digitorum Longus

• Tibialis Posterior