Glutes

Question 1

What are the primary muscles located in the gluteal region?

Answer 1

Gluteus group, quadratus femoris, piriformis and gemelluses

Question 2

True or False: The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The gluteus _______ is responsible for hip abduction.

Answer 3

maximus and medius

Question 4

What are the main functions of the gluteus maximus?

Answer 4

Extension, external rotation, and abduction of the hip.

Question 5

Which muscles are located deep to the gluteus maximus?

Answer 5

Glut med, piriformis, QF, both Gemellus

Question 6

Which muscle is primarily responsible for stabilizing the pelvis during walking?

Answer 6

Gluteus medius.

Question 7

True or False: The gluteus minimus is the smallest of the gluteal muscles.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The gluteus minimus assists in hip _______.

Answer 8

abduction and int rot

Question 9

What is the primary action of the gluteus minimus?

Answer 9

Abduction and medial rotation of the hip.

Question 10

Which muscle helps to prevent pelvic drop during walking?

Answer 10

Gluteus medius.

Question 11

True or False: The gluteal muscles are involved in hip flexion.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The gluteus maximus is responsible for _______ rotation of the hip.

Answer 12

external

Question 13

What is the role of the tensor fasciae latae in the gluteal region?

Answer 13

Assists in hip flexion and abduction.

Question 14

What is the function of the piriformis muscle?

Answer 14

External rotation of the hip.

Question 15

True or False: The gluteal region includes muscles that primarily act on the knee.

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The gluteus maximus originates from the _______ and the sacrum.

Answer 16

ilium

Question 17

What is the primary action of the tensor fasciae latae?

Answer 17

Hip flexion and abduction.

Question 18

Which muscle is often involved in sciatica (sciatic pain) when inflamed?

Answer 18

Piriformis.

Question 19

True or False: The gluteal muscles contribute to the posture of the upper body.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

What action does the gluteus maximus perform during stair climbing?

Answer 20

Hip extension.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: The gluteus medius is primarily responsible for which action?
A) Hip abduction, B) Hip adduction, C) Hip flexion, D) Hip extension

Answer 21

A) Hip abduction.

Question 22

What is the role of the gluteal muscles in running?

Answer 22

They provide power (hip extension) and stability (hip abduction) during the stride.

Question 23

True or False: All gluteal muscles originate from the pelvis.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The gluteus maximus inserts into the _______ tract.

Answer 24

iliotibial

Question 25

What muscles assist the gluteus maximus in extending the hip?

Answer 25

Glut med and Hamstrings.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which muscle performs internal rotation of the hip? A) Gluteus maximus, B) Gluteus medius, C) Gluteus minimus, D) Piriformis, E) Quadratus femoris

Answer 26

B) and C)

Question 27

True or False: The gluteal muscles are exclusively responsible for hip extension.

Answer 27

False.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The _______ muscle is a landmark for the sciatic nerve.

Answer 28

piriformis

Question 29

What is the main action of the quadratus femoris muscle?

Answer 29

External rotation of the hip.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the gluteus medius? A) Hip adduction, B) Hip abduction, C) Hip extension, D) Hip flexion, E) Hip external rot, F) Hip internal rot

Answer 30

B) and F)