Muscles and Bones Anatomy Quiz
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Where is the Gracilis major muscle located?

  • Front of the tibia
  • Small but thick muscle found anterior to the vastus externus and medial to the rectus femoris (correct)
  • Dorsally situated crest of the ilium
  • Ventrally located

    • What motion does the Gracilis major muscle primarily perform?

  • Rotates the femur forward
  • Flexes or extends the shank
  • Draws the hindlimb forward; extends the leg (correct)
  • Pulls the urostyle to one side; draws the femur dorsally

    • What is the relationship of the Gracilis major muscle to the semimembranosus?

  • Covered by it
  • Anterior to it (correct)
  • Posterior to it
  • Adjacent to its proximal end

    • In which part of the body can the Gracilis major muscle be found?

    <p>Distal end of the femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does the Gracilis major muscle perform at the knee?

    <p>Flexes the knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is located immediately anterior to the Gracilis major muscle?

    <p>Peroneus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Gracilis major muscle?

    <p>Flexor of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Gracilis major muscle attached?

    <p>Posterior surface of the tibiofibula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is considered the most anterior muscle of the shank?

    <p>Tibialis anticus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Gracilis major muscle split into two slips distally?

    <p>Proximal end of the femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Triceps brachii muscle mainly do?

    <p>Extends the forearm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is a thick muscle that passes obliquely ventral to the lateral portion of the sternoradialis?

    <p>Scapulohumeralis (Deltoid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of Gracilis major muscle?

    <p>Adducts the thigh; flexes the shank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is situated posterior to Gracilis major?

    <p>Adductor magnus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Gracilis major different from Gracilis minor?

    <p>Gracilis major adducts the thigh; flexes the shank, while Gracilis minor flexes the leg; extends the shank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one identify Gracilis major in relation to other muscles?

    <p>By observing white tissues (fascia) surrounding its belly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Gracilis minor originate from?

    <p>Ischium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of Semitendinosus muscle?

    <p>Deep muscle located anterior to Gastrocnemius</p> Signup and view all the answers

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