Sem 2 exam 1 part 2

Which muscle is just anterior to the hamstrings and the most posterior of the adductor muscles?

• adductor brevis

• adductor longus

• adductor magnus

• gracilis

Gracilis is the only adductor that crosses which joint?

• tibiofemoral

• coxal

• talocrural

• sacroiliac

Which action is common to all muscles in the adductor group?

• lateral rotation of the hip

• flexion of the knee

• extension of the hip

• medial rotation of the hip

Which of the following is an action of the gluteus maximus’ lower fibers?

• flex the hip

• medially rotate the hip

• tilt pelvis posteriorly

• adduct the hip

Which of the following is an action of the gluteus medius?

• elevate the hip

• adduct the hip

• flex the knee

• flex the hip

Of the gluteal muscles, which is the most posterior and superficial?

• gluteus minimus

• gluteus medius

• gluteus maximus

• none are superficial

The hamstrings are situated directly between which muscles?

• vastus lateralis and adductor magnus

• vastus medialis and vastus lateralis

• adductor longus and vastus lateralis

• gracilis and rectus femoris

What attachment site do all of the hamstrings have in common?

• gluteal tuberosity

• ischial tuberosity

• PIIS

• tibial tuberosity

Which of the following is an action of the biceps femoris?

• medially rotate the hip

• extend the knee

• assist to laterally rotate the hip

• flex the hip

Which of the following is an action of the semitendinosus?

• flex the hip

• flex the knee

• laterally rotate the hip

• abduct the hip