WorksheetsMuscle Practice- Leg Muscles
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 25mins
These two muscles are collectively called iliopsoas group. Label the 2 muscles that make this group.
Psoas major
illiacus
Label the muscles of the posterior hip region
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
These are the muscles that are found on the inside thigh. Label them.
adductor magnus
adductor longus
gracilis
This deeper muscle is a ballet dancer's best friend.
(a)
What is the name of the muscle shown here?
(a)
These muscles are found on the anterior aspect of the thigh. They are commonly referred to as the quadriceps. Label them.
Vastus intermedius
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Sartorius
This is the posterior aspect of the thigh, otherwise known as the hamstrings. Label the muscles that make them up.
Bicep femoris
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
These 2 muscles run down the lateral side of the lower leg. They are responsible for moving the foot and named for the bone they run along. Muscle A is the (a) and Muscle B is the (b)
This shows the muscles on the back of the lower leg. Muscle A is the (a) and muscle B is deeper than muscle A and is called the (b)
Muscle A runs right down the shin and is called the (a) . Muscle B is deeper and is actually behind the bone that muscle A lies on top of. Muscle B is the (b)
These 3 muscles are responsible for the movements of the foot and toes. Much the way seen in the arms, flexors are found on one side and extensors on the other. Label the muscles.
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Match the following functions with their muscles
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extend toes 2-5
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flex toes 2-5
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flex the big toe
Match the following leg muscles with their functions
tibialis anterior
dorsiflex and invert the foot
tibialis posterior
plantar flex and invert the foot
gastrocnemius
flex the leg & plantar flex foot
soleus
plantar flex the foot
fibularis longus & fibularis brevis
everts & plantar flexes foot
Sort the muscles of the thigh (both anterior and posterior) by their function.
Adductor Magnus
Adductor Longus
Gracilis
Sartorius
Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps femoris
Piriformis
Sort the following muscles based on their functions.
Psoas Major
Tensor Fascia Latae
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Illiacus
