Thigh/Lower Limb Muscles

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 1

sacrum & ilium; extends hips when forceful extension required, squatting

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

iliac; abducts thighs, steadies pelvis when walking

Question 3

Adductor Group

Answer 3

medial section of thighs; abduct things/press thighs together

Question 4

Quadriceps Femoris Group

Answer 4

vastus muscles - femur, rectus femoris - pelvis; extend knee powerfully, kicking

Question 5

Hamstring Group

Answer 5

ischial tuberosity; flexes knee & extends hip, walking upstairs

Question 6

Sartorius

Answer 6

Ilium; flexes thigh on hip, crossing legs

Question 7

Soleus

Answer 7

proximal tibia and fibula; plantar foot flexion

Question 8

Gastrocnemius

Answer 8

distal femur; plantar foot flexion, knee flexion, standing on tippy toes

Question 9

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 9

proximal tibia; dorsiflexes/inverts foot

Question 10

Iliopsoas

Answer 10

ilium & lumbar vertebrae; flexes hip, standing up from chair

Question 11

Peroneus Group

Answer 11

lateral fibula; foot/ankle movement & stability, ballet

Question 12

Flexor Digitorum Longus

Answer 12

posterior tibia; move & flex 2nd-5th toe

Question 13

Extensor Digitorum Longus

Answer 13

proximal tibia and fibula; extend toes, spread out toes

Question 14

Iliacus

Answer 14

inner iliac fossa; produce movement at hip joint, keep posture