Beginner Gluteus Medius Quiz

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Q1. Which nerve supplies gluteus medius?

  • Femoral nerve
  • Obturator nerve
  • Inferior gluteal nerve
  • Superior gluteal nerve

Q2. What is the principal action of gluteus medius at the hip?

  • Hip abduction
  • Hip adduction
  • Knee extension
  • Ankle plantarflexion

Q3. Where does gluteus medius insert?

  • Greater trochanter of the femur
  • Ischial tuberosity
  • Lesser trochanter of the femur
  • Tibial tuberosity

Q4. From which bone does gluteus medius arise?

  • Ilium
  • Fibula
  • Tibia
  • Patella

Q5. What is an important function of gluteus medius during single-leg stance?

  • Extension of the toes
  • Stabilization of the pelvis
  • Plantarflexion of the ankle
  • Flexion of the knee

Q6. Which muscle lies superficial to much of the posterior portion of gluteus medius?

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Iliacus
  • Adductor longus
  • Popliteus

Q7. Which muscle lies deep to gluteus medius?

  • Sartorius
  • Gluteus maximus
  • Gracilis
  • Gluteus minimus

Q8. Which clinical sign can result from weakness of gluteus medius on the supporting side?

  • Trendelenburg sign
  • Tinel sign
  • Phalen sign
  • Babinski sign

Q9. Gluteus medius belongs to which anatomical region?

  • Plantar foot
  • Gluteal region
  • Anterior leg
  • Popliteal fossa

Q10. During walking, why is gluteus medius especially active when one foot is off the ground?

  • It prevents excessive pelvic drop on the unsupported side
  • It flexes the toes
  • It locks the ankle in plantarflexion
  • It extends the knee by pulling the patella
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