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What is the primary role of the Iliopsoas muscle?
What is the primary role of the Iliopsoas muscle?
Where does the origin of the Gluteus Maximus (Grand Fessier) muscle occur?
Where does the origin of the Gluteus Maximus (Grand Fessier) muscle occur?
Which muscle is responsible for stabilizing the pelvis?
Which muscle is responsible for stabilizing the pelvis?
What is the termination point of the Quadriceps muscle?
What is the termination point of the Quadriceps muscle?
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Which of the following roles is NOT associated with the Ischio-Jambier group of muscles?
Which of the following roles is NOT associated with the Ischio-Jambier group of muscles?
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Which of the following muscles is classified as an external rotator of the hip?
Which of the following muscles is classified as an external rotator of the hip?
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What action does the Gastrocnemius primarily facilitate?
What action does the Gastrocnemius primarily facilitate?
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Which statement regarding the Sartorius muscle is accurate?
Which statement regarding the Sartorius muscle is accurate?
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Study Notes
Lower Limb Muscles
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Ilio-Psoas:
- Origin: Lumbar region
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip flexion
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Middle Gluteus (Gluteus Medius):
- Origin: Iliac crest
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip abduction
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Small Gluteus (Gluteus Minimus):
- Origin: Pelvis
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip abduction
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Tensor Fascia Latae:
- Origin: Ilium
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip stabilization
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Pelvitrochanteric:
- Origin: Pelvis
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip external rotation
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Gluteus Maximus:
- Origin: Pelvis
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip extension
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Adductors:
- Origin: Pubis
- Insertion: Femur
- Action: Hip adduction/flexion
Knee Muscles
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Quadriceps:
- Origin: Four muscle heads (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius)
- Insertion: Tibia via patella
- Action: Knee extension / hip extension
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Sartorius:
- Origin: Ilium
- Insertion: Proximal tibia
- Action: Hip flexion/adduction, knee flexion
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Hamstring (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus):
- Origin: Pelvis
- Insertion: Tibia
- Action: Knee flexion/ hip extension
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Popliteus:
- Origin: Lateral Femur
- Insertion: Posterior Tibia
- Action: Knee flexion
Ankle/Foot Muscles
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Gastrocnemius:
- Origin: Femur
- Insertion: Calcaneus via Achilles tendon
- Action: Knee flexion/ankle plantar flexion
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Soleus:
- Origin: Tibia/fibula
- Insertion: Calcaneus via Achilles tendon
- Action: Ankle plantar flexion
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Tibialis Anterior:
- Origin: Tibia
- Insertion: Metatarsals
- Action: Ankle dorsiflexion
Trunk Muscles
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Abdominals:
- Composed of 5 abdominal muscles (Rectus abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Transverse Abdominis, Quadratus Lumborum)
- Action: Trunk stabilization, respiration
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Test your knowledge on the muscles of the lower limb, including their origins, insertions, and actions. This quiz covers key muscles such as the Gluteus Maximus, Ilio-Psoas, and Quadriceps. Perfect for anatomy students or fitness enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding!
