Thigh and Leg Muscles Actions Flashcards
What is the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group?
To extend the knee.
True or False: The hamstrings are responsible for knee extension.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is responsible for hip flexion and is part of the iliopsoas group.
Psoas
What are the three main muscles that comprise the hamstrings?
Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus.
Which muscle is primarily responsible for plantarflexion of the foot?
Gastrocnemius
Multiple choice: Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the quadriceps group? A) Rectus femoris B) Vastus lateralis C) Biceps femoris
C) Biceps femoris
What action does the gluteus maximus primarily perform?
Hip extension.
True or False: The adductor muscles are responsible for abducting the thigh.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a muscle located in the anterior compartment of the thigh.
Sartorius
Which muscle is involved in the action of crossing the legs?
Sartorius
Multiple choice: Which muscle assists with both knee flexion and hip extension? A) Rectus femoris B) Semitendinosus C) Vastus medialis
B) Semitendinosus
What is the primary action of the tibialis anterior muscle?
Dorsiflexion of the foot.
True or False: The peroneus longus muscle aids in eversion of the foot.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is located on the posterior side of the leg and is responsible for flexing the knee.
Gastrocnemius
Which muscle is the main antagonist to the quadriceps during knee flexion?
Hamstrings.
Multiple choice: Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in hip abduction? A) Gluteus medius B) Tensor fasciae latae C) Biceps femoris
C) Biceps femoris
What action do the adductor longus and adductor magnus muscles perform?
Adduction of the thigh.
True or False: The soleus muscle is located underneath the gastrocnemius.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a key muscle for stabilizing the pelvis during walking.
Gluteus medius
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the action of inversion of the foot?
Tibialis posterior.
Multiple choice: The rectus femoris muscle is part of which muscle group? A) Hamstrings B) Quadriceps C) Adductors
B) Quadriceps
What is the role of the iliotibial band in leg movement?
To provide stability to the lateral aspect of the knee and assist in hip abduction.
True or False: The flexor hallucis longus muscle is responsible for flexing the big toe.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle helps with both knee flexion and hip flexion.
Rectus femoris
Which muscle group is responsible for the action of hip extension?
Gluteal muscles.
Multiple choice: Which muscle aids in both knee flexion and foot plantarflexion? A) Soleus B) Biceps femoris C) Rectus femoris
B) Biceps femoris
