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What is the primary role of the Iliopsoas muscle?
What is the primary role of the Iliopsoas muscle?
Which muscle is identified as an abducteur of the thigh?
Which muscle is identified as an abducteur of the thigh?
What is the origin of the Quadriceps muscle?
What is the origin of the Quadriceps muscle?
What is the primary function of the Popliteus muscle?
What is the primary function of the Popliteus muscle?
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Which muscle acts as a stabilizer of the pelvis?
Which muscle acts as a stabilizer of the pelvis?
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What is the termination point of the Gastrocnemius muscle?
What is the termination point of the Gastrocnemius muscle?
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Which muscle is responsible for flexion at the ankle?
Which muscle is responsible for flexion at the ankle?
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Which statement accurately describes the Ischio-Jambier muscle?
Which statement accurately describes the Ischio-Jambier muscle?
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What is the role of the tensor fascia lata muscle?
What is the role of the tensor fascia lata muscle?
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Which of the following muscles is responsible for extension at the hip joint?
Which of the following muscles is responsible for extension at the hip joint?
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Where does the origin of the gastrocnemius muscle occur?
Where does the origin of the gastrocnemius muscle occur?
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Which muscle terminates at the proximal tibia?
Which muscle terminates at the proximal tibia?
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What is the main role of the ischio-jambier muscles?
What is the main role of the ischio-jambier muscles?
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Which muscle is known for its role in plantar flexion?
Which muscle is known for its role in plantar flexion?
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What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior?
What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior?
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The origin of the quadriceps muscle involves which of the following?
The origin of the quadriceps muscle involves which of the following?
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Study Notes
Lower Limb Muscles: Hip
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Ilio-Psoas:
- Origin: Lumbar region
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip flexion
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Gluteus Medius:
- Origin: Pelvis
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip abduction
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Gluteus Maximus:
- Origin: Pelvis
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip extension
Lower Limb Muscles: Knee
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Quadriceps:
- Origin: 4 heads (femur, pelvis)
- Insertion: Patella, tibia
- Action: Knee extension; stabilizes knee
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Sartorius:
- Origin: Iliac spine
- Insertion: Proximal tibia
- Action: Knee flexion, hip adduction, and external rotation
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Hamstring (Semitendinosus):
- Origin: Ischial tuberosity
- Insertion: Proximal tibia
- Action: Knee flexion, hip extension
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Hamstring (Biceps Femoris):
- Origin: Ischial tuberosity, Femur
- Insertion: Fibula head
- Action: Knee flexion, hip extension
Lower Limb Muscles: Ankle and Foot
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Gastrocnemius:
- Origin: Femur
- Insertion: Calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
- Action: Plantar flexion
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Soleus:
- Origin: Tibia, fibula
- Insertion: Calcaneal tendon
- Action: Plantar flexion
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Tibialis Anterior:
- Origin: Tibia
- Insertion: Foot
- Action: Dorsiflexion
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Tibialis Posterior:
- Origin: Femur, Tibia
- Insertion: Foot
- Action: Inversion, plantar flexion and support the medial arch of the foot
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Peroneus Longus:
- Origin: Femur, Tibia
- Insertion: Foot
- Action: Eversion, plantar flexion and support the lateral arch of the foot
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Test your knowledge of the lower limb muscles, including their origins, insertions, and actions. This quiz covers key muscles such as the Ilio-Psoas, Gluteus Medius, Quadriceps, and Gastrocnemius. Perfect for students of anatomy or those looking to refresh their knowledge on muscle functions.
