Quiz 6 TG Pelvis and thigh Muscles

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 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 a part of the insertion of the gluteus maximus?

• greater trochanter

• lateral lip of the linea aspera

• gluteal tuberosity

• lesser trochanter

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 is the insertion of the gluteus medius?

• lesser trochanter

• intertrochanteric crest of femur

• lateral aspect of greater trochanter

• ischial tuberosity

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

Which is the insertion of the gluteus minimus?

• intertrochanteric crest of femur

• anterior aspect of lesser trochanter

• anterior aspect of greater trochanter

• lateral lip of linea aspera

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

• gluteal tuberosity

• ischial tuberosity

• PIIS

• tibial tuberosity

What is the origin of the short head of the biceps femoris?

• ischial tuberosity

• lateral lip of linea aspera

• greater trochanter

• tibial tuberosity