Pelvic Muscles and Nerves Quiz

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Which of the following muscles is responsible for extension of the toes?

tibialis anterior

gastrocnemius

soleus

extensor digitorium longus (correct)

If the anterior compartment of the lower limb was suffering from 'compartment syndrome,' which of these muscles would be at risk of injury?

extensor digitorum longus

extensor hallucis longus

tibialis anterior

none of the above (correct)

Which nerve controls the extensors of the knee?

peroneal

tibial (correct)

sciatic

deep fibular

Which of the following groups of muscles originate on the pelvis?

muscles that move the thigh Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles insert on the greater trochanter?

adductor magnus, longus, and brevis Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is most likely involved if someone is having difficulty plantar flexing and everting their foot?

fibularis longus Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is distributed to the skin over the perineum?

obturator Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve controls the extensors of the knee and most closely resembles the radial nerve in the upper limb?

sciatic Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve originates in the lumbar plexus, except the ________ nerve?

obturator Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is innervated by the femoral nerve?

sartorius Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muscles are extensors of the leg?

vastus medialis Signup and view all the answers

Flexors of the knee originate on the?

knee Signup and view all the answers

The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the?

tensor fasciae latae Signup and view all the answers

The flat muscle located under the gastrocnemius that looks like a fish is the?

soleus Signup and view all the answers

The quadriceps group includes all of the following, except the?

biceps femoris Signup and view all the answers

An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the?

tibialis anterior Signup and view all the answers

Knee extensors, known as the quadriceps femoris, include the?

three vastus muscles and the rectus femoris Signup and view all the answers

The quadricep that has a role in hip flexion is the?

vastus medialis Signup and view all the answers

The knee extensor muscles are all innervated by the ________ nerve.

femoral Signup and view all the answers

The gastrocnemius inserts onto the?

calcaneus Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is indicated by the letter C?

Inferior gluteal Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is indicated by the letter D?

Sciatic Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is indicated by the letter E?

Common fibular Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter A?

Rectus femoris Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter C and extends the leg?

Rectus femoris, extends the leg Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter E?

Vastus lateralis Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter G and is innervated by the femoral nerve?

Rectus femoris, femoral Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter J and inserts on the femur?

Pectineus, femur Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter C and originates on the anterior inferior iliac spine?

Rectus femoris, anterior inferior iliac spine Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is indicated by the letter J and is innervated by the superior gluteal nerve?

Gluteus medius, superior gluteal Signup and view all the answers