Beginner Iliopsoas Quiz

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Q1. Which muscles are the principal components of the iliopsoas?

  • Psoas major and iliacus
  • Rectus femoris and sartorius
  • Psoas minor and piriformis
  • Gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae

Q2. What is the principal action of iliopsoas at the hip?

  • Extension of the hip
  • Flexion of the hip
  • Extension of the knee
  • Abduction of the hip only

Q3. Where does the iliopsoas primarily insert on the femur?

  • Gluteal tuberosity
  • Greater trochanter
  • Lesser trochanter
  • Adductor tubercle

Q4. What is the main origin of iliacus?

  • Posterior gluteal surface
  • Acetabular labrum
  • Iliac fossa
  • Ischial tuberosity

Q5. Psoas major arises primarily from which region?

  • Lumbar vertebral region
  • Posterior femoral condyles
  • Greater trochanter
  • Anterior tibia

Q6. Which nerve mainly supplies iliacus?

  • Inferior gluteal nerve
  • Femoral nerve
  • Tibial nerve
  • Obturator nerve

Q7. How does psoas major receive most of its motor innervation?

  • Direct branches of lumbar anterior rami
  • Common fibular nerve
  • Superior gluteal nerve
  • Pudendal nerve

Q8. Which proximal femoral landmark is associated with the iliopsoas attachment?

  • Lateral epicondyle
  • Greater trochanter
  • Intercondylar fossa
  • Lesser trochanter

Q9. Which everyday movement strongly requires iliopsoas activity?

  • Plantarflexing the ankle
  • Extending the elbow
  • Lifting the thigh toward the trunk
  • Extending the toes

Q10. Which description best fits the iliopsoas?

  • A medial knee extensor
  • A posterior ankle plantarflexor
  • A deep anterior hip flexor
  • A superficial posterior hip extensor
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