Question 1

All of the muscles are gluteal muscles EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) obturator internus&#10;B) gluteus medius&#10;C) tensor fasciae latae&#10;D) gluteus maximus

Accepted Answer

The obturator internus muscle is not a gluteal muscle, although it is located in the pelvic area near the gluteal muscles. The gluteus medius, tensor fasciae latae, and gluteus maximus are all gluteal muscles.

Question 2

Which of the following muscles is a flexor of the thigh?&#10;A) vastus lateralis&#10;B) adductor magnus&#10;C) tibialis posterior&#10;D) gluteus maximus

Accepted Answer

The adductor magnus muscle is a large muscle located in the inner thigh region and is a flexor of the thigh, meaning it brings the thigh closer to the body. The vastus lateralis, tibialis posterior, and gluteus maximus are not flexors of the thigh.

Question 3

Which muscle inserts onto the head of the fibula and the lateral condyle of the tibia?&#10;A) semimembranosus&#10;B) biceps femoris&#10;C) semitendinosus&#10;D) sartorius

Accepted Answer

The biceps femoris muscle originates from the ischial tuberosity and inserts onto the head of the fibula and the lateral condyle of the tibia. The other muscles listed do not have this specific insertion point.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a member of the hamstrings?&#10;A) gracilis&#10;B) semimembranosus&#10;C) semitendinosus&#10;D) biceps femoris

Accepted Answer

The gracilis is not a member of the hamstrings group. It is a muscle located on the medial side of the thigh, and its function is to adduct and flex the hip joint. The three muscles that make up the hamstrings are the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris.

Question 5

Which of the following muscles inserts at the calcaneal tendon?&#10;A) gastrocnemius&#10;B) tibalis anterior&#10;C) semitendinosus&#10;D) sartorius

Accepted Answer

The gastrocnemius muscle inserts at the calcaneal tendon, which is also known as the Achilles tendon. The tibialis anterior muscle inserts at the medial cuneiform and base of the first metatarsal bone. The semitendinosus muscle inserts at the tibia and fibula, while the sartorius muscle inserts at the pes anserinus (the conjoined tendons of the gracilis, sartorius, and semitendinosus muscles) on the anterior medial aspect of the proximal tibia.

Question 6

Which of the following is the largest muscle of the quadriceps group?&#10;A) rectus femoris&#10;B) vastus lateralis&#10;C) vastus medialis&#10;D) vastus intermedius

Accepted Answer

The rectus femoris is the largest muscle of the quadriceps group. It is located on the anterior thigh and extends from the pelvis to the knee.

Question 7

Which of the following muscles is involved in crossing one leg over the other while in a sitting position?&#10;A) sartorius&#10;B) quadriceps femoris&#10;C) all of the hamstrings&#10;D) gastrocnemius

Accepted Answer

The sartorius muscle is a long, thin muscle that runs down the front of the thigh. It is involved in flexing, abducting, and rotating the thigh, which allows for the action of crossing one leg over the other while in a sitting position.

Question 8

All of the following cause flexion at the hip EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) iliacus&#10;B) quadrates femoris&#10;C) psoas major&#10;D) adductor brevis

Accepted Answer

Quadratus femoris is a muscle primarily involved in the lateral rotation of the hip, not flexion. The iliacus and psoas major (forming the iliopsoas) and adductor brevis are involved in hip flexion.

Question 9

Which muscle causes a medial rotation of the tibia?&#10;A) biceps femoris&#10;B) popliteus&#10;C) sartorius&#10;D) semimembranosus

Accepted Answer

The popliteus muscle is the only muscle among the options provided that causes medial tibial rotation. The biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and sartorius muscle are responsible for flexion of the knee joint.

Question 10

All of the following insert at the phalanges or great toe EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) flexor digitorum longus&#10;B) tibialis posterior&#10;C) flexor hallucis longus&#10;D) extensor digitorum longus

Accepted Answer

Tibialis posterior does not insert at the phalanges or great toe; it primarily inserts at the navicular and other tarsal bones, as well as the bases of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals, supporting the arch of the foot.

Question 11

All of the following extend the knee EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) popliteus&#10;B) vastus intermedius&#10;C) rectus femoris&#10;D) vastus lateralis

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Question 12

All of the following cause a medial rotation of the hip EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) tensor fasciae latea&#10;B) gluteus maximus&#10;C) gluteus medius&#10;D) gluteus minimus

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Question 13

Which type of joint is the hip joint?&#10;A) ball and socket&#10;B) hinge&#10;C) ellipsoidal&#10;D) saddle

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Question 14

The major muscles of the posterior thigh are collectively called the ________.&#10;A) quadriceps&#10;B) iliopsoas&#10;C) gluteals&#10;D) hamstrings

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Question 15

All of the following insert onto the femur EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) adductor magnus&#10;B) adductor longus&#10;C) adductor femoris&#10;D) gracilis

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Question 16

Which of the following muscles does NOT act in plantar flexion?&#10;A) popliteus&#10;B) tibialis posterior&#10;C) soleus&#10;D) flexor digitorum longus

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Question 17

Which muscle originates at the proximal shaft of the tibia?&#10;A) fibularis brevis&#10;B) extensor hallucis longus&#10;C) tibialis anterior&#10;D) gastrocnemius

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Question 18

Paralysis of which of the following muscles would make an individual unable to flex the knee?&#10;A) brachioradialis&#10;B) gluteal muscles&#10;C) soleus&#10;D) hamstring muscles

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Question 19

Which muscle originates from the anterolateral surface of the sacrum?&#10;A) obturator externus&#10;B) piriformis&#10;C) adductor brevis&#10;D) quadratus femoris

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Question 20

Which of the following muscles is involved in inversion of the ankle joint?&#10;A) tibialis anterior&#10;B) fibularis longus&#10;C) extensor digitorum longus&#10;D) fibularis brevis

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Deck 21: Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb