Hip Joint Muscle Test Quiz

What type of joint is the hip joint classified as?

• Diarthrodial ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip flexion?

• Adductor magnus

• Hamstrings

• Iliopsoas

• Gluteus maximus

What is the normal range of motion for hip flexion?

• 0 to 180 degrees

• 0 to 90 degrees

• 0 to 115 to 125 degrees

• 0 to 150 degrees

Which of the following ligaments is NOT found in the knee joint?

• Anterior cruciate ligament

• Medial collateral ligament

• Patellar ligament

• Ischiofemoral ligament

What is the effect of weakness in the hip flexor muscles?

• Increased hip extension

• Enhanced hip abduction

• Decreased ability to flex the hip joint

• Improved walking ability

Which muscle is an accessory muscle for hip flexion?

• Rectus femoris

• Soleus

• Tibialis anterior

• Biceps brachii

What is the close-packed position of the hip joint?

• Maximal flexion

• Maximal extension and medial rotation

• Maximal abduction

• Neutral position

Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip extension?

• Rectus femoris

• Sartorius

• Gluteus maximus

• Iliopsoas

What is the primary action of the gluteus maximus?

• Hip adduction

• Hip extension and lateral rotation

• Hip abduction

• Hip flexion

Which position is used to test hip extension strength?

• Standing

• Sitting

• Supine

• Prone