Lower limb Muscle Anatomy Quiz

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

• Quadriceps femoris

• Hamstring group

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

The hamstrings consist of how many muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for:

• Plantarflexion of the foot

• Dorsiflexion of the foot

• Inversion of the foot

• Eversion of the foot

In the femoral triangle, which neurovascular structure is situated most laterally?

• Femoral vein

• Femoral artery

• Femoral nerve

• Lymphatic vessels

The thigh is divided into compartments by what structure?

• Fascia femoris

• Fascia dorsalis pedis

• Fascia crura

• Fascia Lata

The adductor magnus muscle belongs to which compartment of the thigh?

• Anterior compartment

• Medial compartment

• Posterior compartment

• Lateral compartment

Which muscle is the primary plantarflexor of the ankle joint?

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

• Tibialis anterior

• Extensor hallucis longus

The deep fibular/peroneal nerve innervates which muscle?

• Gastrocnemius

• Tibialis anterior

• Soleus

• Popliteus

The iliotibial (IT) band is associated with which muscle?

• Tensor fasciae latae

• Quadratus femoris

• Adductor longus

• Semitendinosus

The extensor digitorum longus muscle is responsible for:

• Dorsiflexion of the foot

• Plantarflexion of the foot

• Flexion of the toes

• Extension of the toes