Lower Extremity Muscles

Which of these muscles is NOT in the quadriceps group?

• Biceps femoris

• Rectus Femoris

• Vastus Lateralis

• Vastus intermedius

Which muscle group is responsible for extending the knee joint?

• Hamstrings

• Calves

• Quadriceps

• Glutes

What is the primary function of the hamstrings?

• Flex the knee and extend the hip

• Rotate the hip

• Extend the knee

• Bend the elbow

Choose the two muscles that make up the calf muscles.

• gastrocnemius,

• tibialis anterior

• solues

• flexor digitorum

Which muscle is commonly known as the 'calf muscle'?

• Gastrocnemius

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Pectoralis Major

What is the function of the soleus muscle?

• Dorsiflexion of the foot

• Adduction of the hip

• Plantar flexion of the foot

• Flexion of the knee

Which muscle is located on the front of the lower leg and is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

• Quadriceps

• Gastrocnemius

• Tibialis anterior

• Soleus

Name the muscle that runs along the back of the lower leg and helps with plantar flexion of the foot.

• soleus

• quadriceps

• tibialis anterior

• gastrocnemius

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the toes and plantarflexing the ankle?

• Extensor Hallucis Longus

• Tibialis Anterior

• Flexor Digitorum Longus

• Gastrocnemius

What is the function of the peroneus longus muscle?

• Flexion of the foot

• Inversion of the foot

• Extension of the foot

• Eversion of the foot