Kinesiology

Question 1

Actions

Rectus Abdominis

Answer 1

Flex vertebral column

Tilt pelvis posteriorly

Question 2

Actions

Erector Spinae

Answer 2

Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Bilaterally:

Extend the vertebral column

Question 3

Actions

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 3

Unilaterally:

Laterally tilt (elevate) pelvis

Laterally flex the vertebral column to the same side

Assist to extend the vertebral column

Bilaterally:

Fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation

Question 4

Actions

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 4

All fibers:

Extend coxal joint (hip)

Laterally rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

Lower fibers:

Adduct coxal joint

Question 5

Actions

Gluteus Medius

Answer 5

All fibers:

Abduct the coxal joint (hip)

Anterior fibers:

Flex coxal joint

Medially rotate coxal joint

Posterior fibers:

Extend coxal joint

Laterally rotate coxal joint

Question 6

Actions

Piriformis

Answer 6

Laterally rotate the coxal joint (hip)

Abduct coxal joint when flexed

Question 7

Actions

Psoas Major

(Iliopsoas)

Answer 7

With the origin fixed:

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

May laterally rotate coxal joint

With the insertion fixed:

Flex the trunk toward the thigh

Tilt pelvis anteriorly

Unilaterally:

Assist to laterally flex the lumbar spine

Question 8

Actions

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 8

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

Question 9

Actions

Tibialis Posterior

Answer 9

Invert the foot

Plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

Question 10

Actions

Peroneus Longus

Answer 10

Evert the foot

Assist to plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

Question 11

Actions

Flex vertebral column

Tilt pelvis posteriorly

Answer 11

Rectus Abdominis

Question 12

Actions

Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Bilaterally:

Extend the vertebral column

Answer 12

Erector Spinae

Question 13

Actions

Unilaterally:

Laterally tilt (elevate) pelvis

Laterally flex the vertebral column to the same side

Assist to extend the vertebral column

Bilaterally:

Fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation

Answer 13

Quadratus Lumborum

Question 14

Actions

All fibers:

Extend coxal joint (hip)

Laterally rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

Lower fibers:

Adduct coxal joint

Answer 14

Gluteus Maximus

Question 15

Actions

All fibers:

Abduct the coxal joint (hip)

Anterior fibers:

Flex coxal joint

Medially rotate coxal joint

Posterior fibers:

Extend coxal joint

Laterally rotate coxal joint

Answer 15

Gluteus Medius

Question 16

Actions

Laterally rotate the coxal joint (hip)

Abduct coxal joint when flexed

Answer 16

Piriformis

Question 17

Actions

With the origin fixed:

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

May laterally rotate coxal joint

With the insertion fixed:

Flex the trunk toward the thigh

Tilt pelvis anteriorly

Unilaterally:

Assist to laterally flex the lumbar spine

Answer 17

Psoas Major

(Iliopsoas)

Question 18

Actions

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

Answer 18

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Question 19

Actions

Invert the foot

Plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

Answer 19

Tibialis Posterior

Question 20

Actions

Evert the foot

Assist to plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

Answer 20

Peroneus Longus

Question 21

Origins

Rectus Abdominis

Answer 21

Pubic Crest

Pubic Symphysis

Question 22

Origins

Erector Spinae

Answer 22

Common tendon (thoracolumbar aponeurosis) that attaches to the posterior surface of sacrum

Iliac crest

Spinous processes of the lumbar and last two thoracic vertebrae

Question 23

Origins

Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 23

Posterior Iliac Crest

Question 24

Origins

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 24

Coccyx

Edge of sacrum

Posterior iliac crest

Sacrotuberus ligament

Sacroiliac ligament

Question 25

# Origins Gluteus Medius

Answer 25

Gluteal surface of ilium, between posterior and anterior gluteal lines, just below the iliac crest

Question 26

# Origins Piriformis

Answer 26

Anterior surface of sacrum

Question 27

# Origins Psoas Major | (Iliopsoas)

Answer 27

Bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

Question 28

# Origins Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 28

Iliac crest, posterior to the ASIS

Question 29

# Origins Tibialis Posterior

Answer 29

Proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula Interosseous membrane

Question 30

# Origins Peroneus Longus

Answer 30

Head of fibula Proximal 2/3s of lateral fibula

Question 31

# Origins Pubic Crest Pubic Symphysis

Answer 31

Rectus Abdominis

Question 32

# Origins Common tendon (thoracolumbar aponeurosis) that attaches to the posterior surface of sacrum Iliac crest Spinous processes of the lumbar and last two thoracic vertebrae

Answer 32

Erector Spinae

Question 33

# Origins Posterior Iliac Crest

Answer 33

Quadratus Lumborum

Question 34

# Origins Coccyx Edge of sacrum Posterior iliac crest Sacrotuberus ligament Sacroiliac ligament

Answer 34

Gluteus Maximus

Question 35

# Origins Gluteal surface of ilium, between posterior and anterior gluteal lines, just below the iliac crest

Answer 35

Gluteus Medius

Question 36

# Origins Anterior surface of sacrum

Answer 36

Piriformis

Question 37

# Origins Bodies and transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae

Answer 37

Psoas Major | (Iliopsoas)

Question 38

# Origins Iliac crest, posterior to the ASIS

Answer 38

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Question 39

# Origins Proximal, posterior shafts of tibia and fibula Interosseous membrane

Answer 39

Tibialis Posterior

Question 40

# Origins Head of fibula Proximal 2/3s of lateral fibula

Answer 40

Peroneus Longus

Question 41

# Insertions Rectus Abdominis

Answer 41

Cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs Xiphoid Process

Question 42

# Insertions Erector Spinae

Answer 42

Various attachments at the posterior ribs Spinous and transverse processes of thoracis and cervical vertebrae Mastoid process of temporal bone

Question 43

# Insertions Quadratus Lumborum

Answer 43

Last rib Transverse processes of 1st thru 4th lumbar vertebrae

Question 44

# Insertions Gluteus Maximus

Answer 44

Iliotibial tract (upper fibers) gluteal tuberosity (lower fibers)

Question 45

# Insertions Gluteus Medius

Answer 45

Lateral aspect of greater trochanter

Question 46

# Insertions Piriformis

Answer 46

Superior aspect of greater trochanter

Question 47

# Insertions Psoas Major | (Iliopsoas)

Answer 47

Lesser trochanter

Question 48

# Insertions Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 48

Iliotibial tract

Question 49

# Insertions Tibialis Posterior

Answer 49

All five tarsal bones Bases of 2nd thru 4th metatarsals

Question 50

# Insertions Peroneus Longus

Answer 50

Base of the 1st metatarsal Medial cuneiform

Question 51

# Insertions Cartilage of 5th, 6th, and 7th ribs Xiphoid Process

Answer 51

Rectus Abdominis

Question 52

# Insertions Various attachments at the posterior ribs Spinous and transverse processes of thoracis and cervical vertebrae Mastoid process of temporal bone

Answer 52

Erector Spinae

Question 53

# Insertions Last rib Transverse processes of 1st thru 4th lumbar vertebrae

Answer 53

Quadratus Lumborum

Question 54

# Insertions Iliotibial tract (upper fibers) gluteal tuberosity (lower fibers)

Answer 54

Gluteus Maximus

Question 55

# Insertions Lateral aspect of greater trochanter

Answer 55

Gluteus Medius

Question 56

# Insertions Superior aspect of greater trochanter

Answer 56

Piriformis

Question 57

# Insertions Lesser trochanter

Answer 57

Psoas Major | (Iliopsoas)

Question 58

# Insertions Iliotibial tract

Answer 58

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Question 59

# Insertions All five tarsal bones Bases of 2nd thru 4th metatarsals

Answer 59

Tibialis Posterior

Question 60

# Insertions Base of the 1st metatarsal Medial cuneiform

Answer 60

Peroneus Longus