Lower Limb Anatomy Quiz

What is the main action of the gluteus maximus muscle?

• Abduction of the hip

• Flexion of the knee

• Main extensor of the hip

• Lateral rotation of the hip

Which nerve supplies the gluteus medius and minimus?

• Inferior gluteal nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Obturator nerve

• Superior gluteal nerve

What is the origin of the gluteus maximus?

• Back of the femur

• Greater trochanter of femur

• Gluteal surface of ilium and back of sacrum

• Ischial tuberosity

Which muscle is a powerful abductor of the hip joint?

• Gluteus maximus

• Gluteus medius

• Sartorius

• Biceps femoris

What is the primary action of the quadriceps femoris?

• Lateral rotation of the hip

• Abduction of the thigh

• Extension of the knee

• Flexion of the hip

Which compartment of the thigh contains the hamstring muscles?

• Anterior compartment

• Posterior compartment

• Lateral compartment

• Medial compartment

What is the nerve supply for the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh?

• Sciatic nerve

• Obturator nerve

• Inferior gluteal nerve

• Femoral nerve

Which muscle is NOT part of the gluteal region?

• Gluteus maximus

• Gluteus minimus

• Gluteus medius

• Sartorius

What is the action of the tibialis anterior muscle?

• Plantar flexion of the foot

• Dorsiflexion of the foot

• Eversion of the foot

• Flexion of the knee

Which muscle is responsible for the eversion of the foot?

• Tibialis anterior

• Soleus

• Gastrocnemius

• Peroneus longus