Muscles And Fasciae Of The Lower Limb Quiz

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1. What anatomical structure is formed by fusing the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle with the tendon of the soleus muscle?

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the calcaneal (Achilles) tendon is formed by the fusing of the tendon of the gastrocnemius muscle with the tendon of the soleus muscle.

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Muscles And Fasciae Of The Lower Limb Quiz - Quiz

Are you well aware of the human anatomy? Do you also know about every muscle and fasciae of the lower limb? If yes, play this Muscles And Fasciae... see moreOf The Lower Limb Quiz and evaluate yourself. This questionnaire covers the muscles and fasciae of the human pelvic girdles, thighs, legs, and feet. Basically, a fascia (singular) is a band or thin casing of connecting tissue that surrounds every organ of the body. Let's test your knowledge with this lower limb of the human body with this quiz. All the best!
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2. What is the principal action of the medial group of the muscles of the thigh?

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The principal action of the medial group of the muscles of the thigh is to adduct the thigh. These muscles are:


  • Pectineus

  • Adductor longus

  • Adductor brevis

  • Adductor magnus

  • Gracilis

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3. What is the action of the obturator internus muscle?

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The obturator internus laterally rotates and abducts the thigh.

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4. What is the action of the iliopsoas muscle?

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flexes the thigh at the hip joint; when the lower limb is steady, the muscle flexes the pelvis with the trunk forward.

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5. What is the general function of the posterior group of muscles of the leg

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The posterior group of muscles of the leg are mainly flexors.

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6. Where does the gastrocnemius muscle originate?

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The gastrocnemius muscle originates by two heads from the lateral and medial condyles of the femur,

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7. Where does the iliopsoas muscle attach?

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Iliopsoas muscle attaches to the lesser trochanter of the femur.

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8. The obturator internus muscle passes from the pelvic cavity onto the gluteal region through:

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The obturator internus muscle passes from the pelvic cavity onto the gluteal region through the lesser sciatic foramen.

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9. What is the insertion of the obturator internus muscle?

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The obturator internus inserts in the trochanteric fossa of the femur.

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10. Select all muscles of the medial group of muscles of the thigh.

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The principal action of the medial group of the muscles of the thigh is to adduct the thigh. These muscles are:


  • Pectineus

  • Adductor longus

  • Adductor brevis

  • Adductor magnus

  • Gracilis

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11. What muscles belong to posterior muscles of the pelvic girdle?

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Posterior muscles of the pelvic girdle are:


  • Gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus

  • Piriformis

  • Obturator internus and externus

  • Superior and inferior gamelli muscles

  • Tensor fasciae latae

  • Quadratus femoris

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12. Select the muscles that are attached (inserted) to the tibial tuberosity?

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Muscles that are attached to the tibial tuberosity are:


  • Quadriceps femoris

  • Gracilis

  • Sartorius

  • Semitendinosus

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What anatomical structure is formed by fusing the tendon of the...
What is the principal action of the medial group of the muscles of the...
What is the action of the obturator internus muscle?
What is the action of the iliopsoas muscle?
What is the general function of the posterior group of muscles of the...
Where does the gastrocnemius muscle originate?
Where does the iliopsoas muscle attach?
The obturator internus muscle passes from the pelvic cavity onto the...
What is the insertion of the obturator internus muscle?
Select all muscles of the medial group of muscles of the thigh.
What muscles belong to posterior muscles of the pelvic girdle?
Select the muscles that are attached (inserted) to the tibial...
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