Beginner Pelvic Muscles Quiz

Q1. Which muscle forms the largest part of the pelvic diaphragm?

• Piriformis
• Levator ani
• Gluteus maximus
• Obturator internus

Q2. Which muscle forms the posterior part of the pelvic diaphragm?

• Coccygeus
• Obturator externus
• Psoas major
• Gluteus medius

Q3. Which three components are commonly recognized within the levator ani?

• Puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus
• Bulbospongiosus, ischiocavernosus, and coccygeus
• Piriformis, coccygeus, and obturator internus
• Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus

Q4. Which pelvic muscle forms a muscular sling around the anorectal junction?

• Coccygeus
• Puborectalis
• Obturator internus
• Piriformis

Q5. Which muscle covers much of the lateral wall of the lesser pelvis?

• Coccygeus
• Rectus abdominis
• Puborectalis
• Obturator internus

Q6. Which muscle forms part of the posterolateral wall of the pelvic cavity?

• Pubococcygeus
• Superficial transverse perineal
• Bulbospongiosus
• Piriformis

Q7. Which pelvic muscle exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen?

• Puborectalis
• Piriformis
• Coccygeus
• Iliococcygeus

Q8. Which pelvic muscle exits the pelvis through the lesser sciatic foramen?

• Piriformis
• Pubococcygeus
• Coccygeus
• Obturator internus

Q9. What is a major collective function of the pelvic floor muscles?

• Extending the knee
• Supporting the pelvic viscera
• Flexing the elbow
• Elevating the scapula

Q10. Which muscle is associated most directly with maintaining the anorectal angle?

• Piriformis
• Coccygeus
• Obturator internus
• Puborectalis