Beginner Pectineus Quiz
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Q1. Where is pectineus located?
- Proximal anteromedial thigh
- Anterior compartment of the leg
- Lateral gluteal region
- Posterior leg
Q2. What is a principal action of pectineus at the hip?
- Ankle dorsiflexion
- Knee flexion
- Knee extension
- Thigh adduction
Q3. Which nerve most commonly supplies pectineus?
- Femoral nerve
- Common fibular nerve
- Tibial nerve
- Inferior gluteal nerve
Q4. From which bone does pectineus arise?
- Fibula
- Pubis
- Tibia
- Ischial tuberosity
Q5. Where does pectineus insert on the femur?
- Lateral lip of the linea aspera
- Lateral femoral condyle
- Adductor tubercle
- Pectineal line
Q6. Which movement can pectineus assist in addition to adduction?
- Ankle plantarflexion
- Knee extension
- Toe extension
- Hip flexion
Q7. Which joint is crossed by pectineus?
- Ankle joint
- Knee and ankle joints
- Knee joint
- Hip joint
Q8. Which muscle lies lateral to pectineus in the proximal thigh?
- Semitendinosus
- Vastus lateralis
- Gracilis
- Iliopsoas
Q9. Which muscle lies medial to pectineus near the femoral triangle?
- Rectus femoris
- Gluteus medius
- Adductor longus
- Biceps femoris
Q10. Which description best fits pectineus?
- A posterior thigh muscle that flexes the knee
- A quadriceps muscle that extends the knee
- A short proximal thigh muscle that adducts and flexes the hip
- A lateral leg muscle that everts the foot