Beginner Iliacus Quiz
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Q1. Where does the iliacus muscle primarily originate?
- Pubic symphysis
- Ischial tuberosity
- Iliac fossa
- Gluteal surface of the ilium
Q2. Which muscle joins iliacus to form the iliopsoas?
- Piriformis
- Obturator internus
- Psoas major
- Gluteus maximus
Q3. Where does iliacus ultimately insert?
- Gluteal tuberosity
- Greater trochanter
- Tibial tuberosity
- Lesser trochanter and adjacent femur
Q4. Which nerve primarily supplies iliacus?
- Femoral nerve
- Inferior gluteal nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Tibial nerve
Q5. What is the principal action of iliacus at the hip?
- Hip extension
- Ankle plantarflexion
- Hip flexion
- Knee extension
Q6. Which bone contains the iliac fossa from which iliacus arises?
- Femur
- Fibula
- Tibia
- Ilium
Q7. Iliacus is located mainly on which surface of the ilium?
- Internal surface
- External gluteal surface
- Posterior femoral surface
- Anterior tibial surface
Q8. Which structure passes along the groove between iliacus and psoas major?
- Femoral nerve
- Inferior gluteal nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Sciatic nerve
Q9. How does iliacus enter the thigh?
- Deep to the inguinal ligament
- Superficial to the inguinal ligament
- Through the obturator canal
- Through the greater sciatic foramen
Q10. Which description best identifies iliacus?
- A posterior thigh muscle that flexes the knee
- A medial leg muscle that inverts the foot
- A superficial gluteal muscle that extends the hip
- A broad muscle of the iliac fossa that flexes the hip