Muscle Quiz 2

Question 1

MQ2- What muscle(s) have an origin on/near the Ischial Tuberosity?

Answer 1

Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, and Semitendinosus - The Hamstring Group

Question 2

MQ2- What is the longest muscle in the body?

Answer 2

The Sartorius muscle

Question 3

MQ2- What is the deepest thigh muscle?

Answer 3

Popliteus

Question 4

MQ2- What is the primary action of the Quadriceps group?

Answer 4

Extension of the leg at the knee joint

Question 5

MQ2- What is the insertion site of the Quadriceps group?

Answer 5

Tibial Tuberosity (via Patella Tendon)

Question 6

MQ2- What muscle(s) insert on the Proximal Medial Tibia (via Pes Anserinus)?

Answer 6

Sartorius, Gracilis, and Semitendinosus

Question 7

MQ2- What are the most superficial muscles of the thigh?

Answer 7

Rectus Femoris and Sartorius

Question 8

MQ2- What is the special function of the Popliteus muscle?

Answer 8

Lateral (External) rotation of the leg to unlock the knee prior to knee flexion

Question 9

MQ2- Which of the hamstrings is the most medial?

Answer 9

Semimembranosus

Question 10

MQ2- What is the function of the Gracilis muscle?

Answer 10

Adduction of the thigh at the hip

Question 11

MQ2- What muscle(s) share the action of knee flexion and medial (internal) rotation?

Answer 11

Sartorius, Gracilis, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus

Question 12

MQ2- In dealing with knee injuries, what muscle is likely to be the culprit?

Answer 12

Vastus Medialis

Question 13

MQ2- What are the muscles of the Quadriceps group?

Answer 13

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius

Question 14

MQ2- T/F: The Popliteus muscle originates on the Linea Aspera of the Femur?

Answer 14

F; Lateral Condyle of the Femur

Question 15

MQ2- T/F: The actions of Vastus Intermedius are knee extension and moving the knee laterally

Answer 15

F; Vastus Lateralis

Question 16

MQ2- T/F: The origin of the Rectus Femoris is AIIS and Above the Acetabulum

Answer 16

T

Question 17

MQ2- What muscles share a similar origin of the Linea Aspera?

Answer 17

Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, and Bicep Femoris

Question 18

MQ2- What muscle(s) are biarticular?

Answer 18

Rectus Femoris (Q), Biceps Femoris (H), Semimembranosus (H), and Semitendinosus (H)

Question 19

MQ2- T/F: The insertion site for the Semimembranosus m. is the Proximal Medial Tibia via Pes Anserinus

Answer 19

F; Medial Condyle of the Tibia

Question 20

MQ2- Which of the hamstring muscles have a slightly different function? What?

Answer 20

Biceps Femoris - Lateral (External) Rotation of the leg at the knee joint

Question 21

MQ2- Of the Quadriceps group, which quad is the deepest?

Answer 21

Vastus Intermedius

Question 22

MQ2- T/F: The Vastus Lateralis is the only Quadricep muscle to cross 2 joints.

Answer 22

F; Rectus Femoris

Question 23

MQ2- What makes the insertion of Sartorius, Gracilis, and Semitendinosus different than that of Popliteus?

Answer 23

Gracilis, Sartorius, and Semitendinosus attach to the Proximal Medial Tibia by way of a tendon (Pes Anserinus). Popliteus attaches directly.

Question 24

MQ2- What muscle has lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint as it’s function?

Answer 24

Sartorius