Beginner Iliopsoas Quiz
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Q1. Which muscles are the principal components of the iliopsoas?
- Psoas minor and piriformis
- Psoas major and iliacus
- Rectus femoris and sartorius
- Gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae
Q2. What is the principal action of iliopsoas at the hip?
- Flexion of the hip
- Extension of the knee
- Abduction of the hip only
- Extension of the hip
Q3. Where does the iliopsoas primarily insert on the femur?
- Gluteal tuberosity
- Adductor tubercle
- Lesser trochanter
- Greater trochanter
Q4. What is the main origin of iliacus?
- Posterior gluteal surface
- Iliac fossa
- Acetabular labrum
- Ischial tuberosity
Q5. Psoas major arises primarily from which region?
- Anterior tibia
- Greater trochanter
- Posterior femoral condyles
- Lumbar vertebral region
Q6. Which nerve mainly supplies iliacus?
- Inferior gluteal nerve
- Obturator nerve
- Femoral nerve
- Tibial nerve
Q7. How does psoas major receive most of its motor innervation?
- Direct branches of lumbar anterior rami
- Superior gluteal nerve
- Pudendal nerve
- Common fibular nerve
Q8. Which proximal femoral landmark is associated with the iliopsoas attachment?
- Greater trochanter
- Intercondylar fossa
- Lesser trochanter
- Lateral epicondyle
Q9. Which everyday movement strongly requires iliopsoas activity?
- Extending the elbow
- Lifting the thigh toward the trunk
- Plantarflexing the ankle
- Extending the toes
Q10. Which description best fits the iliopsoas?
- A superficial posterior hip extensor
- A medial knee extensor
- A deep anterior hip flexor
- A posterior ankle plantarflexor