Lower Body skeletal muscles

Name one of the hip muscles.

• Iliopsoas

• Biceps brachii

• Trapezius

• Gastrocnemius

What is the insertion point of the Gluteus Maximus?

• Pelvis, sacrum, femur

• Scapula, clavicle, humerus

• Tibia, fibula, patella

• Radius, ulna, carpals

What is the function of the Gluteus Maximus?

• Extension & Lateral rotation of hip

• Flexion of knee

• Adduction of shoulder

• Extension of elbow

What nerve innervates the Gluteus Medius?

• Superior Gluteal Nerve

• Inferior Gluteal Nerve

• Obturator Nerve

• Sciatic Nerve

What is the function of the Gluteus Medius?

• Abduction & Medial rotation of hip

• Flexion of the knee

• Extension of the elbow

• Adduction of the hip

What is the insertion point of the iliopsoas muscle?

• spine, pelvis, top of femur

• greater trochanter of femur

• tibial tuberosity

• medial malleolus

Which nerves innervate the iliopsoas muscle?

• Femoral Nerve & Lumbar plexus

• Obturator Nerve & Sacral plexus

• Sciatic Nerve & Coccygeal plexus

• Gluteal Nerve & Thoracic plexus

Name one of the anterior thigh muscles.

• Sartorius

• Biceps femoris

• Gastrocnemius

• Trapezius

What is the insertion point of the Rectus Femoris muscle?

• Pelvis, Patella

• Femur, Tibia

• Scapula, Clavicle

• Ilium, Fibula

What are the functions of the Rectus Femoris muscle?

• Hip Flexion and Knee Extension

• Hip Extension and Knee Flexion

• Shoulder Abduction and Elbow Flexion

• Ankle Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion