LL Muscles Of Gluteus And Thigh

Question 1

The gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles work to _________ the thigh at the hip joint.

Answer 1

Abduct

Question 2

The anterior thigh muscle that is considered to be the primary thigh flexor at the hip joint is the ___________ muscle.

Answer 2

Iliopsoas

Question 3

The adductor ___________ muscle is so big, it actually acts as a medial thigh muscle and posterior, “hamstrings” muscle.

Answer 3

Magnus

Question 4

When looking at the posterior thigh muscles, or “hamstrings” the “Semi” muscles (semitendinosus and semimembranosus) should always insert, or dis tally attach on the __________ side of the knee

Answer 4

Medial

Question 5

The most superficial muscle of the gluteal region is the _______ ________ muscle

Answer 5

Gluteus Maximus