Beginner Gluteus Medius Quiz
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Q1. Which nerve supplies gluteus medius?
- Femoral nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Superior gluteal nerve
- Inferior gluteal nerve
Q2. What is the principal action of gluteus medius at the hip?
- Knee extension
- Hip adduction
- Hip abduction
- Ankle plantarflexion
Q3. Where does gluteus medius insert?
- Lesser trochanter of the femur
- Greater trochanter of the femur
- Ischial tuberosity
- Tibial tuberosity
Q4. From which bone does gluteus medius arise?
- Ilium
- Patella
- Fibula
- Tibia
Q5. What is an important function of gluteus medius during single-leg stance?
- Stabilization of the pelvis
- Flexion of the knee
- Extension of the toes
- Plantarflexion of the ankle
Q6. Which muscle lies superficial to much of the posterior portion of gluteus medius?
- Adductor longus
- Iliacus
- Gluteus maximus
- Popliteus
Q7. Which muscle lies deep to gluteus medius?
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus minimus
- Gracilis
- Sartorius
Q8. Which clinical sign can result from weakness of gluteus medius on the supporting side?
- Trendelenburg sign
- Babinski sign
- Phalen sign
- Tinel sign
Q9. Gluteus medius belongs to which anatomical region?
- Anterior leg
- Popliteal fossa
- Plantar foot
- Gluteal region
Q10. During walking, why is gluteus medius especially active when one foot is off the ground?
- It flexes the toes
- It prevents excessive pelvic drop on the unsupported side
- It locks the ankle in plantarflexion
- It extends the knee by pulling the patella