Function - Lower Limb

Question 1

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 1

Extension of the knee

Question 2

Quadratus Plantae

Answer 2

Flexion of the lateral four digits

Question 3

Rectus Femoris

Answer 3

Flexion of the hip & extension of the knee

Question 4

Quadratus Femuris

Answer 4

Lateral rotation of the hip

Question 5

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Answer 5

Flexion of the lateral four digits, plantar flexion of the ankle, supports arch of foot

Question 6

Sartorious

Answer 6

Flex hips to bring femur cloer to abdomen

Question 7

Obterator Externus

Answer 7

Lateral rotation of the hip

Question 8

Abductor Hallucis

Answer 8

Abduction of the big toe

Question 9

Fibularis Tertius

Answer 9

Dorsiflexion & eversion of the foot

Question 10

Gracilis

Answer 10

Adduction of the legs

Question 11

Gastrocnemius

Answer 11

Planter flexion of the foot, flexion of the leg, & raising of the heel

Question 12

Adductor Brevis

Answer 12

Adduction of the legs

Question 13

Flexor Hallucis Brevis

Answer 13

Flexion of the proximal phalange of the big toe

Question 14

Adductor Magnus

Answer 14

Adduction of the legs

Question 15

Biceps Femoris

Answer 15

Long Head - Extension of the thigh at the hip & flexion at the knee; Short Head - Flexion at the knee only

Question 16

Semimembranous

Answer 16

Extension of the thigh at the hip & flexion at the knee

Question 17

Popliteus

Answer 17

Weak flexion of the knee (unlocks knee)

Question 18

Abductor Digiti Minimi

Answer 18

Abduction of the pinky toe

Question 19

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 19

Extension of the knee

Question 20

Plantaris

Answer 20

Weak planter flexion of the foot, weak flexion of the leg, & weak raising of the heel

Question 21

Gluteus Medias

Answer 21

Abduction of the thigh, medial & lateral roation of the thigh, & stabilization of the hip joint

Question 22

Iliacus

Answer 22

Flex hips to bring femur cloer to abdomen

Question 23

Psoas Major (Iliopsoas)

Answer 23

Flexion of the hips to bring femur cloer to abdomen

Question 24

Tibialis Posterior

Answer 24

Plantar flexion of the ankle, inversion of the foot

Question 25

Vastus Medialis

Answer 25

Extension of the knee

Question 26

Soleus

Answer 26

Planter flexion of the foot & steading of the leg on the foot

Question 27

Superior Gemellus

Answer 27

Lateral rotation of the hip

Question 28

Obterator Internus

Answer 28

Lateral rotation of the hip

Question 29

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 29

Abduction of the thigh, medial & lateral roation of the thigh, & stabilization of the hip joint

Question 30

Semitendinosus

Answer 30

Extension of the thigh at the hip & flexion at the knee

Question 31

Lumbricals

Answer 31

Flexion of the proximal phalanges and extension of the middle and distal phalanges of lthe ateral four digits

Question 32

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Answer 32

Dorsiflexion of the toes

Question 33

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 33

Dorsiflexion & inversion of the foot

Question 34

Inferior Gemellus

Answer 34

Lateral rotation of the hip

Question 35

Gluetus Maximus

Answer 35

Extension, lateral rotation, & abduction of the thigh

Question 36

Tensor Fasci Lata

Answer 36

Flexion, medial rotation, & abduction of the thigh & lateral rotation of the lower leg at the knee joint

Question 37

Fibularis Longus

Answer 37

Eversion of the foot & weak planter flexion

Question 38

Dorsal Interossei

Answer 38

Abduction of digits 2-4 & flexion of the MP joint

Question 39

Extensor Hallucis Longus

Answer 39

Dorsiflexion of the big toe & inversion of the foot

Question 40

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Answer 40

Flexion of the lateral four digits at the metatarsal phalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints

Question 41

Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

Answer 41

Flexion of the pinky toe

Question 42

Fibularis Brevis

Answer 42

Eversion of the foot & weak planter flexion

Question 43

Pectineus

Answer 43

Adduction of the legs

Question 44

Adductor Hallucis

Answer 44

Adduction of the big toe

Question 45

Flexor Hallucis Longus

Answer 45

Flexion of the big toe, plantar flexion of the ankle, supports arch of foot

Question 46

Plantar Interossei

Answer 46

Adduction of digits 2-4 & flexion of the MP joint

Question 47

Adductor Longus

Answer 47

Adduction of the legs

Question 48

Piriformis

Answer 48

Lateral rotation of the hip