Test Your Knowledge of Muscle Actions


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In addition to its function as a postural stabilizer, this muscle is also known as the "hip hiker":

  1. piriformis
  2. iliopsoas
  3. quadratus lumborum

This muscle assists in inspiration and laterally flexes the neck:

  1. scalenes
  2. splenius capitis
  3. trapezius

The two muscles which make up the ilio-tibial band are the:

  1. tensor fascia latae and gluteus minimus
  2. gluteus maximus and sartorius
  3. the tensor fascia latae and gluteus maximus
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