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Knee and hip joint muscle quiz

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1.

The Vastus Lateralis, Medialis, and Intermedius all create what movement?
- A.
  
  Hip Adduction
- B.
  
  Knee Extension
- C.
  
  Knee Flexion
- D.
  
  Hip Abduction
Correct Answer
B. Knee Extension
2.

The Rectus Femoris is a hip flexor and knee flexor
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
it is a hip flexor but not a knee flexor. it extends the knee

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3.

The Sartorius is the lateral portion of the anterior hip.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
it is located in the anterior hip, however it is medial

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4.

Which two muscles make up the illiopsoas?
- A.
  
  Rectus femoris and iliacus
- B.
  
  Psoas major and pectineus
- C.
  
  Iliacus and psoas major
- D.
  
  Gracilis and adductor brevis
Correct Answer
C. Iliacus and psoas major
5.

The pectineus is a part of the anterior hip region.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

What muscles make up the lateral hip joint region?
- A.
  
  Gluteus maximus
- B.
  
  Gluteus minimus
- C.
  
  Gluteus medius
- D.
  
  Both b and c
Correct Answer
D. Both b and c
7.

The gastrocnemius is a one joint muscle.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
it is a two joint muscle because it crosses the knee and ankle

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8.

Which muscle causes plantar flexion as well as knee flexion?
- A.
  
  Popliteus
- B.
  
  Gastrocnemius
- C.
  
  Pectineus
- D.
  
  Plantaris
Correct Answer
D. Plantaris
9.

Because of it's twisting structure, which small muscle causes inward rotation of the knee
- A.
  
  Gracilis
- B.
  
  Popliteus
- C.
  
  Plantaris
- D.
  
  Gastrocnemius
Correct Answer
B. Popliteus
10.

Abduction of the hip can be performed by which of the following muscles?
- A.
  
  Sartorius
- B.
  
  Tensor fascia Latae
- C.
  
  Popliteus
- D.
  
  A and b
Correct Answer
D. A and b
11.

The gracilis helps in hip flexion, hip adduction, and inward rotation of the thigh.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
12.

The Adductor magnus is found in what compartment of the hip region?
- A.
  
  Medial
- B.
  
  Lateral
- C.
  
  Posterior
- D.
  
  Anterior
Correct Answer
A. Medial
13.

Along with hip adduction, the adductor longus also acts to rotate the thigh outward
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
helps rotate inward

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14.

The Adductor Brevis can be located directly under the pectineus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
15.

Name the 6 deep outward rotators.

Correct Answer
obturator externus
piriformis
superior gemellus
inferior gemellus
quadratus femoris
obturator internus
16.

List two of the four major movements the gluteus maximus produces.

Correct Answer
hip extension
abduction of hip
outward rotation of thigh
adduction of hip
17.

List the three muscles that make up the hamstrings.

Correct Answer
biceps femoris
semimembranosus
semitendinosus

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Kinesiology Quiz 6

The Vastus Lateralis, Medialis, and Intermedius all create what movement?

The Rectus Femoris is a hip flexor and knee flexor

The Sartorius is the lateral portion of the anterior hip.

Which two muscles make up the illiopsoas?

The pectineus is a part of the anterior hip region.

What muscles make up the lateral hip joint region?

The gastrocnemius is a one joint muscle.

Which muscle causes plantar flexion as well as knee flexion?

Because of it's twisting structure, which small muscle causes inward rotation of the knee

Abduction of the hip can be performed by which of the following muscles?

The gracilis helps in hip flexion, hip adduction, and inward rotation of the thigh.

The Adductor magnus is found in what compartment of the hip region?

Along with hip adduction, the adductor longus also acts to rotate the thigh outward

The Adductor Brevis can be located directly under the pectineus.

Name the 6 deep outward rotators.

List two of the four major movements the gluteus maximus produces.

List the three muscles that make up the hamstrings.