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What is the primary function of the quadriceps muscle group?

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Extension of the knee.

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Which muscles are known as the ‘hamstrings’?

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Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus (BTM)

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True or False: The rectus femoris is part of the anterior thigh.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle is responsible for flexing the hip and extending the knee.

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Rectus femoris.

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What is the main action of the sartorius muscle?

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Flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation of the hip.

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Which muscle is the most powerful extensor of the knee?

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Quadriceps femoris.

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What are the three parts of the hamstring group?

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Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus.

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True or False: The vastus lateralis is part of the quadriceps group.

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True.

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What is the origin of the biceps femoris?

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Ischial tuberosity and linea aspera of the femur.

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What is the main action of the semimembranosus?

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Flexion of the knee and extension of the hip.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a muscle that helps with hip flexion and is part of the iliopsoas group.

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Psoas major.

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Which muscle assists in both hip flexion and knee extension?

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Rectus femoris.

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What is the role of the vastus intermedius?

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Knee extension.

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True or False: The adductor magnus is located in the posterior thigh.

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False.

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Which muscle group is primarily responsible for knee flexion?

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Hamstrings.

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What is the insertion point for the quadriceps femoris?

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Tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament.

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Identify the muscle: This muscle is the longest in the human body.

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Sartorius.

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What is the primary action of the pectineus muscle?

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Hip flexion and adduction.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle is located on the medial side of the thigh and aids in adduction.

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Adductor longus.

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What distinguishes the semitendinosus from the other hamstring muscles?

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It has a long tendon of insertion.

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True or False: The vastus medialis is responsible for stabilizing the patella.

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True.

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Which muscle contributes to the ‘pes anserinus’?

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Sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus.

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What is the action of the gracilis muscle?

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Adduction of the thigh and flexion of the knee.

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What is the primary action of the iliacus muscle?

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Hip flexion.

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What is the common origin for the hamstring muscles?
Ischial tuberosity.
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True or False: The adductor brevis is a deep muscle of the thigh.
True.
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Which muscle is primarily involved in medial rotation of the thigh?
Tensor fasciae latae.
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What muscle group is responsible for hip adduction?
Adductor group.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle works in conjunction with the iliopsoas for hip flexion.
Rectus femoris.
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What is the role of the tensor fasciae latae?
Stabilizes the hip and knee during walking.
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Identify the muscle: This muscle is located at the lateral aspect of the thigh.
Vastus lateralis.
32
Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the quadriceps group? A) Rectus femoris B) Vastus medialis C) Biceps femoris
C) Biceps femoris.
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What action does the adductor magnus perform?
Adduction of the thigh.
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True or False: The semimembranosus is located laterally in the posterior thigh.
False.
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What is the function of the vastus medialis?
Knee extension.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle assists in flexing the knee and is part of the hamstring group and has a long tendon at the insertion
Semitendinosus.
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip extension?
Gluteus maximus.
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What is the insertion point of the hamstring muscles?
Tibia and fibula.
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Identify the muscle: This muscle is found in the anterior thigh and is essential for walking.
Sartorius.
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What is the main action of the vastus intermedius?
Knee extension.
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Which muscle is responsible for flexing the hip and is also a part of the iliopsoas?
Iliacus.
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What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus?
Extension and lateral rotation of the hip.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle is located between the adductor longus and adductor magnus.
Adductor brevis.
44
True or False: The biceps femoris has two heads.
True.
45
Which muscle aids in lateral rotation of the hip?
Sartorius.
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What is the primary action of the quadratus femoris?
Lateral rotation of the hip.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the main muscle responsible for knee stabilization.
Vastus medialis.
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What is the function of the iliopsoas group?
Hip flexion.
49
True or False: The gracilis is a superficial muscle of the thigh.
True.
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Which muscle is involved in both hip flexion and adduction?
Pectineus.
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What is the common action of the hamstrings?
Flexion of the knee.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle is involved in hip abduction and medial rotation.
Tensor fasciae latae.
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What is the role of the vastus lateralis in knee movement?
Knee extension.
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True or False: The tensor fasciae latae is part of the hamstring group.
False.
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What is the action of the adductor longus muscle?
Adduction of the thigh.
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Identify the muscle: This muscle is located on the medial side of the thigh and assists in flexing the knee.
Gracilis.
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What is the primary function of the rectus femoris?
Hip flexion and knee extension.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle helps to stabilize the hip during walking.
Tensor fasciae latae.
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True or False: The semitendinosus can extend the hip.
True.
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Which muscle primarily performs knee flexion?
Biceps femoris.
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What is the role of the adductor magnus?
Adduction and extension of the hip.
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True or False: The vastus intermedius lies beneath the rectus femoris.
True.
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What is the action of the psoas major?
Hip flexion.
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Identify the muscle: This muscle is involved in knee extension and is located in the anterior thigh.
Vastus medialis.
65
What is the common origin of the quadriceps muscles?
Femur and pelvis.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ muscle assists in flexing the knee and sits deeper to the others
Semimemranosus

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