Question 1

Which is an action of the articularis genus?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
B) move the lateral meniscus of the knee joint laterally 
C) tenses and pulls the joint capsule of the knee joint proximally 
D) flexes the thigh at the hip joint 
A) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
B) move the lateral meniscus of the knee joint laterally 
C) tenses and pulls the joint capsule of the knee joint proximally 
D) flexes the thigh at the hip joint C

Question 2

What provides innervation for the vastus lateralis?

Accepted Answer

A) obturator nerve 
B) femoral nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) inferior gluteal nerve 
A) obturator nerve 
B) femoral nerve 
C) sciatic nerve 
D) inferior gluteal nerve B

Question 3

Which is an eccentric function of the hamstring group?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint 
A) restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) restrains/slows plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) restrains/slows inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint A

Question 4

Which muscle attaches onto the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)?

Accepted Answer

A) vastus lateralis 
B) rectus femoris 
C) rectus abdominis 
D) sartorius 
A) vastus lateralis 
B) rectus femoris 
C) rectus abdominis 
D) sartorius

Question 5

Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
B) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) none of the above 
A) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
B) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) none of the above

Question 6

If a muscle crosses the knee joint with a horizontal component to its direction of fibers and attaches onto the tibia at the medial side of the leg,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
B) restrains/slows medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
C) restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint 
A) restrains/slows lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
B) restrains/slows medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
C) restrains/slows flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) restrains/slows extension of the leg at the knee joint

Question 7

Which is an action of the vastus lateralis?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
A) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) extension of the leg at the knee joint

Question 8

Which are the attachments of the quadriceps femoris group?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the tibial tuberosity 
B) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
C) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)to the tibial tuberosity 
D) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)to the head of the fibula 
A) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the tibial tuberosity 
B) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
C) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)to the tibial tuberosity 
D) anterior shaft and the linea aspera of the femur,and the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)to the head of the fibula

Question 9

Which group was given its name because butchers would hang the carcass of a pig by its tendons?

Accepted Answer

A) quadriceps femoris 
B) hamstring 
C) adductors of the thigh 
D) triceps surae 
A) quadriceps femoris 
B) hamstring 
C) adductors of the thigh 
D) triceps surae

Question 10

Which quadriceps femoris muscle is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A) rectus femoris 
B) vastus lateralis 
C) vastus medialis 
D) vastus intermedius 
A) rectus femoris 
B) vastus lateralis 
C) vastus medialis 
D) vastus intermedius

Question 11

If a muscle crosses the knee joint anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) extension of the thigh at the knee joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
A) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) extension of the thigh at the knee joint 
C) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
D) extension of the leg at the knee joint

Question 12

Which muscles are medial hamstring muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) biceps femoris and rectus femoris 
B) semitendinosus and semimembranosus 
C) semimembranosus and biceps femoris 
D) biceps femoris 
A) biceps femoris and rectus femoris 
B) semitendinosus and semimembranosus 
C) semimembranosus and biceps femoris 
D) biceps femoris

Question 13

Which are the attachments of the articularis genus?

Accepted Answer

A) anterior distal femoral shaft to the joint capsule of the knee joint 
B) anterior distal femoral shaft to the lateral meniscus of the knee joint 
C) posterior distal femoral shaft to the joint capsule of the knee joint 
D) posterior proximal femoral shaft to the medial meniscus of the knee joint 
A) anterior distal femoral shaft to the joint capsule of the knee joint 
B) anterior distal femoral shaft to the lateral meniscus of the knee joint 
C) posterior distal femoral shaft to the joint capsule of the knee joint 
D) posterior proximal femoral shaft to the medial meniscus of the knee joint

Question 14

Which is an eccentric function of the rectus femoris?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows elevation of the same-side pelvis at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows depression of the same-side pelvis at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows posterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
B) restrains/slows elevation of the same-side pelvis at the hip joint 
C) restrains/slows depression of the same-side pelvis at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 15

What muscle is immediately deep to the iliotibial band?

Accepted Answer

A) vastus lateralis 
B) vastus medialis 
C) rectus femoris 
D) vastus intermedius 
A) vastus lateralis 
B) vastus medialis 
C) rectus femoris 
D) vastus intermedius

Question 16

If a muscle crosses the knee joint with a horizontal component to its direction of fibers and attaches onto the fibula at the lateral side of the leg,what action will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
B) medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
C) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) extension of the leg at the knee joint 
A) lateral rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
B) medial rotation of the leg at the knee joint 
C) plantarflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
D) extension of the leg at the knee joint

Question 17

Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?

Accepted Answer

A) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle joint 
B) flexion of the leg at the knee joint 
C) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the hip joint 
D) lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 18

Which muscle(s)attaches onto the head of the fibula?

Accepted Answer

A) semitendinosus 
B) semimembranosus 
C) biceps femoris 
D) all of the above 
A) semitendinosus 
B) semimembranosus 
C) biceps femoris 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Which are the attachments of the semitendinosus?

Accepted Answer

A) ischial spine and the linea aspera of the femur to the head of the fibula 
B) ischial tuberosity to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
C) pubic tubercle and the greater trochanter of the femur to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
D) ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera of the femur to the head of the fibula 
A) ischial spine and the linea aspera of the femur to the head of the fibula 
B) ischial tuberosity to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
C) pubic tubercle and the greater trochanter of the femur to the pes anserine tendon (at the proximal anteromedial tibia) 
D) ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera of the femur to the head of the fibula

Question 20

Which muscle was named for its flattened membranous proximal tendon?

Accepted Answer

A) rectus femoris 
B) biceps femoris 
C) semitendinosus 
D) semimembranosus 
A) rectus femoris 
B) biceps femoris 
C) semitendinosus 
D) semimembranosus

Which is an action of the articularis genus?

What provides innervation for the vastus lateralis?

Which is an eccentric function of the hamstring group?

Which muscle attaches onto the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)?

Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?

If a muscle crosses the knee joint with a horizontal component to its direction of fibers and attaches onto the tibia at the medial side of the leg,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the vastus lateralis?

Which are the attachments of the quadriceps femoris group?

Which group was given its name because butchers would hang the carcass of a pig by its tendons?

Which quadriceps femoris muscle is the largest?

If a muscle crosses the knee joint anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action will it most likely have?

Which muscles are medial hamstring muscles?

Which are the attachments of the articularis genus?

Which is an eccentric function of the rectus femoris?

What muscle is immediately deep to the iliotibial band?

If a muscle crosses the knee joint with a horizontal component to its direction of fibers and attaches onto the fibula at the lateral side of the leg,what action will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?

Which muscle(s)attaches onto the head of the fibula?

Which are the attachments of the semitendinosus?

Which muscle was named for its flattened membranous proximal tendon?

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Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

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Exam 15: Muscles of the Knee Joint

Which is an action of the articularis genus?

What provides innervation for the vastus lateralis?

Which is an eccentric function of the hamstring group?

Which muscle attaches onto the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)?

Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?

If a muscle crosses the knee joint with a horizontal component to its direction of fibers and attaches onto the tibia at the medial side of the leg,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the vastus lateralis?

Which are the attachments of the quadriceps femoris group?

Which group was given its name because butchers would hang the carcass of a pig by its tendons?

Which quadriceps femoris muscle is the largest?

If a muscle crosses the knee joint anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what action will it most likely have?

Which muscles are medial hamstring muscles?

Which are the attachments of the articularis genus?

Which is an eccentric function of the rectus femoris?

What muscle is immediately deep to the iliotibial band?

If a muscle crosses the knee joint with a horizontal component to its direction of fibers and attaches onto the fibula at the lateral side of the leg,what action will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the quadriceps femoris group?

Which muscle(s)attaches onto the head of the fibula?

Which are the attachments of the semitendinosus?

Which muscle was named for its flattened membranous proximal tendon?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

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