Lower Limb Muscles Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why is the lower limb divided into compartments? a) To restrict blood flow to specific
areas b) To organize muscles, nerves, and blood vessels efficiently c) To prevent muscle
development d) To increase friction between muscle groups
2. Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip abduction? a) Gluteus maximus b)
Iliopsoas c) Gluteus medius d) Adductor magnus
3. The Trendelenburg gait is primarily associated with weakness in which muscle? a)
Quadriceps femoris b) Gluteus maximus c) Gluteus medius d) Hamstrings
4. Which of the following is NOT a part of the quadriceps muscle group? a) Vastus lateralis
b) Rectus femoris c) Biceps femoris d) Vastus medialis
5. Which muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints? a) Vastus lateralis b) Rectus femoris
c) Vastus intermedius d) Vastus medialis
6. What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle? a) Plantarflexion b)
Dorsiflexion c) Eversion d) Knee extension
7. Which of the following is a key sign of Trendelenburg gait? a) Excessive knee flexion b)
Pelvic drop on the opposite side of the weak gluteus medius c) Toe dragging d)
Hyperextension of the hip
8. Which muscles are primarily responsible for hip external rotation? a) Gluteus medius and
minimus b) Iliopsoas and sartorius c) Piriformis and obturator internus d) Adductor
longus and brevis
Short Answer Questions
9. Name three muscles that support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.
10.Explain how the quadriceps muscles help prevent ACL injuries.
11.List the primary hip flexor muscles and their assistants.
12.Describe the role of the gluteus medius during the single-leg stance phase of walking.
13.What is compartment syndrome and why is it a medical emergency?
Clinical Application Questions
14.A patient presents with difficulty lifting their foot upward while walking, causing their toes
to drag. Which muscle weakness would you suspect and what movement is affected?
15.After hip replacement surgery, a patient shows a positive Trendelenburg sign when
standing on the operated leg. What rehabilitation exercises would you recommend to
address this issue?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why is the lower limb divided into compartments? a) To restrict blood flow to specific
areas b) To organize muscles, nerves, and blood vessels efficiently c) To prevent muscle
development d) To increase friction between muscle groups
2. Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip abduction? a) Gluteus maximus b)
Iliopsoas c) Gluteus medius d) Adductor magnus
3. The Trendelenburg gait is primarily associated with weakness in which muscle? a)
Quadriceps femoris b) Gluteus maximus c) Gluteus medius d) Hamstrings
4. Which of the following is NOT a part of the quadriceps muscle group? a) Vastus lateralis
b) Rectus femoris c) Biceps femoris d) Vastus medialis
5. Which muscle crosses both the hip and knee joints? a) Vastus lateralis b) Rectus femoris
c) Vastus intermedius d) Vastus medialis
6. What is the primary function of the tibialis anterior muscle? a) Plantarflexion b)
Dorsiflexion c) Eversion d) Knee extension
7. Which of the following is a key sign of Trendelenburg gait? a) Excessive knee flexion b)
Pelvic drop on the opposite side of the weak gluteus medius c) Toe dragging d)
Hyperextension of the hip
8. Which muscles are primarily responsible for hip external rotation? a) Gluteus medius and
minimus b) Iliopsoas and sartorius c) Piriformis and obturator internus d) Adductor
longus and brevis
Short Answer Questions
9. Name three muscles that support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.
10.Explain how the quadriceps muscles help prevent ACL injuries.
11.List the primary hip flexor muscles and their assistants.
12.Describe the role of the gluteus medius during the single-leg stance phase of walking.
13.What is compartment syndrome and why is it a medical emergency?
Clinical Application Questions
14.A patient presents with difficulty lifting their foot upward while walking, causing their toes
to drag. Which muscle weakness would you suspect and what movement is affected?
15.After hip replacement surgery, a patient shows a positive Trendelenburg sign when
standing on the operated leg. What rehabilitation exercises would you recommend to
address this issue?
