Origin, Insertion, and Actions of the Lower Extremity

Question 1

Which muscle crosses two joints?

Answer 1

Gastrocnemius

Question 2

Which muscle only performs one action?

Answer 2

Soleus

Question 3

The muscle that assists in the motion of crossing the leg?

Answer 3

Sartorius

Question 4

The most important muscle for stabilizing he knee?

Answer 4

Quadriceps

Question 5

Which muscle extends the leg?

Answer 5

Hamstrings

Question 6

In the prone position, which muscle extends the leg?

Answer 6

Bicep Femoris

Question 7

Which muscle flexes the knee and plantar flexes the ankle?

Answer 7

Gastrocnemius

Question 8

Which muscle is used to flex the knee and plantar flex the ankle?

Answer 8

Gastrocnemius

Question 9

The main inverter of the ankle joint is?

Answer 9

Tibialis Anterior

Question 10

What plantar flexes and everts the foot?

Answer 10

Lateral peroneus longus and brevis

Question 11

Which muscle invert and evert the foot?

Answer 11

Tibialis anterior and peroneals

Question 12

What plantar flexes and everts the foot?

Answer 12

Peroneus longus

Question 13

What dorsi flexes and everts the foot?

Answer 13

Peroneus tertius

Question 14

Which muscle plantar flexes the foot?

Answer 14

Gastrocnemius

Question 15

Which muscle dorsi flexes the foot?

Answer 15

Tibialis anterior

Question 16

Which muscle produces plantar flexion?

Answer 16

Peroneus longus