WorksheetsLeg Muscles
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Medial and lateral condyles of femur
I: Posterior calcaneus
A: Knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion
Also main muscle in calf.
Soleus
Plantaris
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Posterior
O: Posterior tibia I: Distal phalanx of toes 2-4. A: Flexes toes 2-4; & assists in ankle inversion and plantar flexion of the ankle.
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Lateral tibia and interosseous membrane
First cuneiform and first metatarsal
Ankle inversion and dorsiflexion
Main muscle of the front compartment.
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Lateral distal fibula Tuberosity on base of fifth metatarsal Assists somewhat in ankle eversion and dorsiflexion
Distal medial fibula
Fibularis Brevis
Peroneal Tertius
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Hamstring
Sartorius
identify the muscle...
biceps femoris
semimembranosus
semitendinosus
rectus femoris
name the muscle
sartorius
Vastus Intermedius
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Name the hamstring muscle
biceps femoris
rectus femoris
anterior tibialis
semitendinosus
What is the primary characteristic of skeletal muscles?
They are involuntary and non-striated
They are voluntary and striated
They are involuntary and striated
They are voluntary and non-striated
Which muscle type is primarily involved in the movement of limbs?
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Involuntary muscle
name the muscle
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Intermedius
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Identify the muscle
gastrocnemius
semitendinosus
biceps femoris
semimembranosus
Identify the muscle
peroneus longus
tibialis anterior
rectus femoris
vastus muscles
Identify the muscle
vastus lateralis
sartorius
rectus femoris
gastrocnemius
Name the hamstring muscle
biceps femoris
vastus lateralis
semimembranosus
semitendinosus
name the muscle
sartorius
Rectus ABdominis
Iliacus
Psoas Major
Is located behind the Large calf muscle.
Soleus
Plantaris
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Posterior
O: Posterior lateral condyle of femur
I: Posterior calcaneus
A: Very weak assist in knee flexion and ankle plantar flexion
3rd muscle in posterior compartment located behind the knee.
Soleus
Plantaris
Gastrocnemius
Tibialis Posterior
O: Fibula and interosseous membrane I: Distal phalanx of great toe A: Extends 1 toe IP and MTP joints; assists in ankle inversion and dorsiflexion
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Lateral proximal fibula and interosseous membrane; Plantar surface of first cuneiform and metatarsal; Ankle eversion; assists in ankle plantar flexion
Peroneal Longus
Fibularis Brevis
Fibularis Tertius
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Lateral distal fibula
Tuberosity on base of fifth metatarsal
Ankle eversion; assists in plantar flexion
Fibularis Longus
Peroneal Brevis
Fibularis Tertius
Tibialis Posterior
Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the knee joint?
A) Hamstring
B) Quadriceps
C) Calf
D) Gluteus
What is the main function of the calf muscles?
A) Flexing the knee
B) Extending the knee
C) Plantar flexing the foot
D) Dorsiflexing the foot
During a leg press exercise, which muscle group is primarily engaged?
A) Abdominals
B) Quadriceps
C) Biceps
D) Deltoids
Which of the following muscles is located at the back of the thigh?
A) Quadriceps
B) Hamstring
C) Calf
D) Tibialis anterior
