Bones
Whats another name for the kneecap?
What is the patella
How many muscles make up the quadriceps?
4
Name 2 muscles that extend the hip?
Gluteus Maximus and Hamstrings
When a soccer player is striking a ball, what is the primary muscle group flexing the hip?
Iliopsoas
What is the main joint the calf muscles move?
Ankle Joint
What is the weight bearing bone of the thigh called?
What is the femur
What muscle is located on the posterior thigh?
Hamstring
What is a major muscle group that flexes the knee?
What is the hamstring
When going for a dunk, what is the primary muscles used to extend knee for elevation?
Quadriceps
What is the padding between the femur and tibia called?
What are the long bones in the foot called?
What are the names of the calf muscles?
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
The calf muscles is responsible for what movement of the ankle?
Plantarflexion
When you are running, your front foot strikes the ground. What posterior thigh muscles are activated to bring that leg backwards to propel you forward?
Glute and Hamstrings
What is the primary ligament of the knee? (Full name, not just the letters)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
What is the weight bearing bone in the lower leg called?
What muscle is located on the anterior thight?
Quadriceps
What muscle extends the knee?
What are the Quadriceps
Tightness in this muscle group, which extends the hip and flexes the knee, can increase the risk of strains during sprinting.
What is the Hamstring
When looking at the leg, what bony landmark is used to identify the lateral side?
What is the Fibula
What is the non-weightbearing bone of the lower leg?
What is the fibula
What is the Iliopsoas
What muscle group is responsible for ADDuction of the hip?
What is the groin muscles
If someone sustains a quad contusion, what movement might they be restricted in doing?
Extending the knee
When an athlete ruptures their achilles, what movement are they not able to do?
Plantarflexion