Anatomy Quiz: Hip Joint, Bones of Foot & Muscles of Leg

What type of joint is the hip joint?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

Which muscle is the main flexor of the hip joint?

• Rectus femoris

• Sartorius

• Iliopsoas

• Gluteus maximus

What is the primary action of the gluteus maximus?

• Extension of the hip

• Flexion of the hip

• Adduction of the hip

• Abduction of the hip

Which ligament limits hip abduction?

• Iliofemoral ligament

• Transverse acetabular ligament

• Ischiofemoral ligament

• Pubofemoral ligament

What is the function of the acetabular labrum?

• Support muscle attachment

• Increase joint mobility

• Provide stability to the joint

• Limit joint movement

Which of the following is NOT a tarsal bone?

• Metatarsal

• Navicular

• Calcaneus

• Talus

How many phalanges does the big toe have?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

What is the primary action of the tibialis anterior muscle?

• Inversion

• Eversion

• Dorsiflexion

• Plantar flexion

Which nerve supplies the muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg?

• Tibial nerve

• Deep fibular nerve

• Superficial fibular nerve

• Common fibular nerve

What is the main action of the fibularis longus muscle?

• Flexion

• Inversion

• Eversion

• Dorsiflexion