Muscles Cuisse Anterieure Flashcards
What is the primary function of the anterior thigh muscles?
To extend the knee and flex the hip.
Which muscle is the largest in the anterior thigh group?
The quadriceps femoris.
True or False: The rectus femoris muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints.
True.
Fill in the blank: The quadriceps muscle group consists of four muscles: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and ________.
vastus intermedius.
What is the origin of the rectus femoris?
The anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and the superior margin of the acetabulum.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for knee extension?
The quadriceps femoris.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the quadriceps group? a) Vastus lateralis b) Biceps femoris c) Vastus medialis d) Rectus femoris
b) Biceps femoris.
What is the common insertion point for the quadriceps muscles?
The patellar tendon, which attaches to the tibial tuberosity.
True or False: The vastus medialis is located on the lateral side of the thigh.
False.
Short answer: Name one muscle that assists in hip flexion in the anterior thigh.
Iliopsoas.
Fill in the blank: The quadriceps femoris is innervated by the ________ nerve.
femoral.
What action does the sartorius muscle perform?
It flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the hip.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is the longest in the human body? a) Rectus femoris b) Sartorius c) Vastus lateralis d) Pectineus
b) Sartorius.
True or False: The iliopsoas is composed of two muscles, the iliacus and the psoas major.
True.
What is the primary role of the iliopsoas muscle?
To flex the hip.
Which muscle aids in stabilizing the knee during movement?
The vastus medialis.
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is located deep to the quadriceps and assists in hip flexion.
iliopsoas.
Short answer: What is the primary nerve that innervates the anterior thigh muscles?
Femoral nerve.
Multiple choice: Which of the following muscles is primarily involved in hip flexion? a) Vastus intermedius b) Rectus femoris c) Vastus medialis d) Biceps femoris
b) Rectus femoris.
True or False: The quadriceps muscle group includes the hamstrings.
False.
What is the function of the pectineus muscle?
To assist in hip flexion and adduction.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the primary muscle responsible for knee extension.
quadriceps.
Short answer: Which muscle is responsible for the ‘sitting cross-legged’ position?
Sartorius.
Multiple choice: The vastus intermedius is located: a) Medially b) Laterally c) Deep to the rectus femoris d) Anteriorly
c) Deep to the rectus femoris.
True or False: All quadriceps muscles originate from the femur.
False.
