Lower Limb Muscles Anatomy Quiz

A large muscle located on the front of the thigh, it has four heads, and is responsible for extending the leg at the knee and flexing the thigh at the hip.

It originates from the pubis and inserts on the femur, its function is to bring the thigh towards the midline of the body (adduction) and also assists in flexing the thigh.

A muscle located in the back of the thigh, its function is to extend the thigh at the hip and flex the leg at the knee.

Located in the calf, its function is to plantarflex the foot (point the toes) and also assists in flexing the knee.

Located on the front of the lower leg, its function is to dorsiflex the foot (lift the toes) and also assists in inverting the foot.

A group of muscles located on the inner side of the thigh, it helps to bring the thigh towards the midline of the body (adduction) and also assists in flexing the thigh.

A large muscle group located on the back of the hip, its function is to extend and rotate the thigh outwards.

A muscle located on the front of the thigh, it helps to flex the thigh at the hip and also assists in rotating the thigh.

This muscle group, which includes the iliopsoas, gluteus maximus, and others, is responsible for all the movements at the hip joint.

This muscle group, found in the back of the thigh, helps you extend the hip and bend the knee. This group plays a significant role in running and walking and can be prone to injury.

These muscles work as a group to adduct the leg (bring it towards the midline of the body), and also assist in flexing the thigh. These muscles can be found along the inner thigh.

This muscle, found on the inner side of the thigh, is responsible for flexing the hip, knee, and also assists in external rotation of the thigh.