Lower Extremity Muscles

Question 1

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Iliopsoas

Answer 1

Primary hip flexor L1-3

Question 2

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Gluteus maximus

Answer 2

Hip extension (L5)-S2

Question 3

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Hamstrings

Answer 3

Hip extension L5-(S2)

Question 4

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Adductors

Answer 4

Thigh adduction L2-L3

Question 5

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Glut med and min

Answer 5

Thigh abduction L5-S1

Question 6

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Piriformis

Answer 6

Abduct flexed thigh S1-S2

Question 7

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Quadriceps

Answer 7

Extend at knee L2-L4

Question 8

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Hamstrings

Answer 8

Flex at knee L5-(S2)

Question 9

Name the mvmt and nerve root of Anterior Tib

Answer 9

Dorsiflexion and inversion of foot L4

Question 10

Name the mvmt and nerve root of extensor hallucis longus

Answer 10

Dorsiflexion and great toe extension L5

Question 11

Name the mvmt and nerve root of gastrocnemius

Answer 11

Foot plantarflexion S1

Question 12

Name the mvmt and nerve root of peroneus longus and brevis

Answer 12

Foot eversion S1