Other 4 Muscles

Question 1

What is the primary function of the quadriceps?

Answer 1

The primary function of the quadriceps is to extend the knee.

Question 2

True or False: The hamstrings are located on the front of the thigh.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The gastrocnemius muscle is primarily responsible for _____ and plantarflexion of the foot.

Answer 3

knee flexion

Question 4

Which muscle group includes the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus?

Answer 4

Hamstrings

Question 5

What is the main action of the tibialis anterior?

Answer 5

Dorsiflexion of the foot

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the quadriceps? A) Rectus femoris B) Vastus lateralis C) Biceps femoris D) Vastus medialis

Answer 6

C) Biceps femoris

Question 7

True or False: The gastrocnemius has two heads.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the origin of the tibialis anterior?

Answer 8

Lateral condyle of the tibia and the interosseous membrane

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The quadriceps muscle group is located on the _____ of the thigh.

Answer 9

anterior

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the knee? A) Quadriceps B) Hamstrings C) Gastrocnemius D) Tibialis anterior

Answer 10

B) Hamstrings

Question 11

What is the insertion point of the gastrocnemius?

Answer 11

Calcaneus via the Achilles tendon

Question 12

True or False: The hamstrings are responsible for extending the hip.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the action of the quadriceps during squatting?

Answer 13

They help in extending the knee.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg.

Answer 14

tibialis anterior

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which muscle assists in both knee flexion and plantarflexion? A) Tibialis anterior B) Gastrocnemius C) Quadriceps D) Hamstrings

Answer 15

B) Gastrocnemius

Question 16

What nerve innervates the quadriceps?

Answer 16

Femoral nerve

Question 17

True or False: The hamstrings include muscles that also aid in hip extension.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the primary action of the hamstrings during running?

Answer 18

Knee flexion

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The main function of the tibialis anterior is to assist in _____ the foot.

Answer 19

dorsiflexing

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is responsible for the ‘toe-off’ phase in walking? A) Tibialis anterior B) Gastrocnemius C) Quadriceps D) Hamstrings

Answer 20

B) Gastrocnemius

Question 21

What is the common name for the muscles of the quadriceps group?

Answer 21

Quads

Question 22

True or False: The gastrocnemius is involved in both knee and ankle movements.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is the role of the tibialis anterior in maintaining balance?

Answer 23

It helps control the position of the foot during walking.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest muscle in the quadriceps group.

Answer 24

rectus femoris

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which muscle does NOT contribute to knee flexion? A) Biceps femoris B) Semitendinosus C) Semimembranosus D) Rectus femoris

Answer 25

D) Rectus femoris

Question 26

What is the main function of the gastrocnemius during activities like jumping?

Answer 26

It provides power for push-off.

Question 27

True or False: The hamstrings are located on the posterior side of the thigh.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What type of contraction occurs in the quadriceps when rising from a squat?

Answer 28

Concentric contraction

Question 29

Fill in the blank: The hamstrings originate from the _____ of the pelvis.

Answer 29

ischial tuberosity

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for stabilizing the ankle during walking? A) Gastrocnemius B) Tibialis anterior C) Quadriceps D) Hamstrings

Answer 30

B) Tibialis anterior

Question 31

What is the primary action of the quadriceps during leg extension?

Answer 31

To extend the knee joint.

Question 32

True or False: The tibialis anterior helps in eversion of the foot.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What is the common injury associated with the hamstrings?

Answer 33

Hamstring strain

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The gastrocnemius and soleus together form the _____ muscle.

Answer 34

triceps surae

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for knee extension? A) Gastrocnemius B) Quadriceps C) Hamstrings D) Tibialis anterior

Answer 35

B) Quadriceps