Topic 8: Knee Muscles

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Quadricep muscles are ______

Extensors

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Hamstring muscles are _____

Flexors

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What is the largest quadricep muscles?

Vastus lateralis

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What is the smallest quadricep muscle?

Vastus Intermedius

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What muscle has to be removed to see the vastus intermedius?

Rectus femoris

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What muscle has to be removed to see the semimembranosus?

Semitendinosus

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Of gastrocnemius’ 2 heads, which is more distal?

Medial

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What muscle has to be removed to see the plantaris?

Gastrocnemius

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What muscle ‘unlocks’ the knee for flexion?

Popliteus

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What muscles make up the Pes anserinus?

  • Sartorius

  • Gracilis

  • Semitendinosus

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What muscles make up the hamstring?

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

  • Biceps femoris

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What nerve is associated with the anterior compartment of the thigh?

Femoral nerve

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What nerve is associated with the posterior compartment of the thigh?

Sciatic nerve

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What nerve is associated with the medial compartment of the thigh?

Obturator