Anterior Hip And Thigh Muscles

Question 1

What four muscles make up the quadriceps femoris

Answer 1

Rectus Femoris
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Lateralis

Question 2

The ____ ____ forms the bulk of the anterior thigh and contains a long tendon to which all of the quadriceps attach

Answer 2

Vastus Intermedialis

Question 3

The ___ ___ lies on top of the medial side of the vastus intermedius and balances the vastus lateralis by pulling the patella towards the medial side of the thigh

Answer 3

Vastus Medialis

Question 4

The ___ ___ covers the lateral section of the vastus intermedius and along with the vastus medialis, tracks the patella as it glides in the trochlea of the femur

Answer 4

Vastus lateralis

Question 5

The ___ ___ is the one quadriceps muscle that crosses both the knee and the hip. Its fibers run up toward the hip providing power for hip flexion as well as knee extension

Answer 5

Rectus femoris

Question 6

____ is the longest muscle in the body and is named after a tailor because they used to sit cross legged. It is the first of three leg muscles to attach to the pes anserinus on the tibia

Answer 6

Sartorius

Question 7

Which anterior hip and thigh muscles are responsible for hip flexion

Answer 7

Rectus femoris and sartorius

Question 8

Which anterior hip and thigh muscle(s) are responsible for hip lateral rotation

Answer 8

Sartorius

Question 9

Which anterior hip and thigh muscle(s) are responsible for hip abduction

Answer 9

Sartorius

Question 10

Which anterior hip and thigh muscle(s) are responsible for knee extension

Answer 10

Vastus intermedius, medialis, lateralis and Rectus Femoris

Question 11

Which anterior hip and thigh muscle(s) are responsible for knee flexion

Answer 11

Sartorius