Muscles

Question 1

3 Compartments of the Lower Leg

Answer 1

Anterior
Lateral
Posterior

Question 2

3 Muscles of the Anterior Compartment of the Lower Leg

Answer 2

Extensor Hallicus
Anterior Tibialis
Extensor Digitorum Longus

Question 3

Extensor Hallicus F(x)

Answer 3

extending big toe

Question 4

Anterior Tibialis F(x)

Answer 4

dorsiflexion of foot

Question 5

Extensor Digitorum Longus F(x)

Answer 5

extend the toes

Question 6

2 Muscles in the Lateral Compartment of the Lower Leg

Answer 6

Fibularis Bevis
Fibularis Longus

Question 7

F(x) of the Fibularis Brevis and Fibularis Longus

Answer 7

maintain arch of the foot

Question 8

4 Muscles of the Deep Posterior Compartment of the Lower Leg

Answer 8

Flexor Hallucis Longus
Posterior Tibialis
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Popliteus

Question 9

Flexor Hallucis Longus F(x)

Answer 9

flexion of big toe

Question 10

Posterior Tibialis F(x)

Answer 10

inversion of foot

Question 11

Flexor Digitorum Longus F(x)

Answer 11

helps flex toes

Question 12

Popliteus

Answer 12

initial muscles for knee flexion

Question 13

Muscles of the Superficial Posterior Compartment of the Lower Leg

Answer 13

Triceps Surae

AKA Calf Muscles

Question 14

Name the 3 components of Triceps Surae

Answer 14

Soleus (deep)
Gastrocnemius (medial & lateral)

Question 15

F(x) of Triceps Surae

Answer 15

plantar flexion of foot and ankle extension

Question 16

3 Compartments of the Thigh

Answer 16

Anterior Femoral (quads)
Medial (adductors)
Posterior (hamstrings)

Question 17

Name the 4 Quadriceps from Deep to Superficial

Answer 17

Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Medialis
Rectus Femoris (acts on knee and hip)