Leg Functions

Question 1

strong hip flexor, deep in pelvis; composite of two muscles

Answer 1

iliopsoas

Question 2

power extensor of the hip; forms most of butt

Answer 2

gluteus maximus

Question 3

prime mover of plantar flexion

Answer 3

gastrocenemius

Question 4

inverts and dorsiflexes the foot

Answer 4

tibialis anterior

Question 5

muscle group that extends teh knee

Answer 5

quadriceps femoris

Question 6

muscle group that extends the thigh and flexes the knee

Answer 6

hamstrings

Question 7

smaller hip muscle commonly used as an injection site

Answer 7

gluteus medius

Question 8

thin superficial muscle of the medial thigh

Answer 8

gracilis

Question 9

muscle enclosed within fascia that blends into the iliotibial tract; synergist of the iliopsoas

Answer 9

tensor fasciae latae

Question 10

dorsiflexes and everts the foot; prime mover of toe extension

Answer 10

ext digitorum longus

Question 11

superficial muscle of the lateral leg; plantar flexes and everts the foot

Answer 11

fibularis longus

Question 12

muscle deep to the soleus; prime mover of food inversion; stabilizes the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and plantar flexes the ankle

Answer 12

tibialis posterior