Understanding Lower Body Muscles

What is the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group?

• Flex the knee

• Extend the knee

• Rotate the hip

• Flex the hip

Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

• Rectus femoris

• Vastus lateralis

• Biceps femoris

• Vastus medialis

What is the main function of the hamstring muscles?

• Extend the knee

• Flex the knee

• Rotate the ankle

• Flex the hip

Which of the following muscles is part of the hamstring group?

• Gastrocnemius

• Semitendinosus

• Soleus

• Sartorius

What are the two main types of calf muscles?

• Rectus and Oblique

• Gastrocnemius and Soleus

• Biceps and Triceps

• Quadriceps and Hamstrings

Which muscle is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

• Tibialis anterior

• Gastrocnemius

• Vastus lateralis

• Rectus femoris

Which muscle group is responsible for the extension of the hip?

• Quadriceps

• Gluteal muscles

• Calf muscles

• Adductors

Which muscle is NOT part of the gluteal muscle group?

• Gluteus maximus

• Gluteus medius

• Gluteus minimus

• Iliopsoas

What is the primary role of the adductor muscles?

• Abduct the leg

• Adduct the leg

• Flex the knee

• Extend the hip

Which muscle is a part of the adductor group?

• Sartorius

• Gracilis

• Soleus

• Rectus femoris