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Lower limb Muscle Anatomy Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee joint?

a)

Quadriceps femoris

b)

Hamstring group

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Soleus

2.

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

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

3.

The tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for:

a)

Plantarflexion of the foot

b)

Dorsiflexion of the foot

c)

Inversion of the foot

d)

Eversion of the foot

4.

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

a)

Femoral vein

b)

Femoral artery

c)

Femoral nerve

d)

Lymphatic vessels

5.

The thigh is divided into compartments by what structure?

a)

Fascia femoris

b)

Fascia dorsalis pedis

c)

Fascia crura

d)

Fascia Lata

6.

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

a)

Anterior compartment

b)

Medial compartment

c)

Posterior compartment

d)

Lateral compartment

7.

Which muscle is the primary plantarflexor of the ankle joint?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Soleus

c)

Tibialis anterior

d)

Extensor hallucis longus

8.

The deep fibular/peroneal nerve innervates which muscle?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Tibialis anterior

c)

Soleus

d)

Popliteus

9.

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

a)

Tensor fasciae latae

b)

Quadratus femoris

c)

Adductor longus

d)

Semitendinosus

10.

The extensor digitorum longus muscle is responsible for:

a)

Dorsiflexion of the foot

b)

Plantarflexion of the foot

c)

Flexion of the toes

d)

Extension of the toes

11.

The Hamstring muscles is involved in:

a)

Hip flexion

b)

Knee flexion

c)

Knee extension

d)

Ankle plantarflexion

12.

The action of the fibular/peroneus longus muscle includes:

a)

Dorsiflexion of the foot

b)

Plantarflexion of the foot

c)

Eversion of the foot

d)

Inversion of the foot

13.

The flexor hallucis longus muscle is located in which compartment of the leg?

a)

Anterior compartment

b)

Medial compartment

c)

Posterior compartment

d)

Lateral compartment

14.

Which muscle is located on the lateral aspect of the thigh and is a common site for intramuscular injections?

a)

Vastus intermedius

b)

Tensor fasciae latae

c)

Rectus femoris

d)

Biceps femoris

15.

The sartorius muscle is often referred to as the "tailor's muscle" and is involved in which action?

a)

Flexion of the knee

b)

Flexion of the hip

c)

Abduction of the thigh

d)

Medial rotation of the leg