Lower Limb Muscles anterior and medial compartment

Which muscle is known as the 'tailor's muscle'?

• Pectineus

• Iliopsoas

• Quadriceps Femoris

• Sartorius

What is the primary action of the quadriceps femoris?

• Abduction of the thigh

• Extension of the leg

• Flexion of the hip

• Medial rotation of the leg

Which nerve innervates the iliopsoas muscle?

• Obturator nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Sciatic nerve

• Gluteal nerve

What is the proximal attachment of the iliacus muscle?

• Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

• Anterior superior iliac spine

• Iliac crest and fossa

• Lesser trochanter of femur

Which muscle is the chief flexor of the thigh?

• Adductor magnus

• Iliopsoas

• Pectineus

• Sartorius

What structure forms the roof of the femoral triangle?

• Iliopsoas muscle

• Fascia lata

• Sartorius muscle

• Inguinal ligament

Which artery is the largest branch of the femoral artery?

• Medial circumflex femoral artery

• Superficial epigastric artery

• Lateral circumflex femoral artery

• Profunda femoris artery

What is the function of the saphenous nerve?

• Supplies sensation to the medial aspect of the leg

• Innervates the iliopsoas

• Supplies sensation to the lateral thigh

• Innervates the quadriceps

Which muscle is located in the medial compartment of the thigh?

• Vastus lateralis

• Gracilis

• Rectus femoris

• Sartorius

What is the distal attachment of the sartorius muscle?

• Superior part of medial surface of tibia

• Patellar ligament

• Tendon of psoas major

• Lesser trochanter of femur