Muscles of the Leg Worksheet
A Grade 7 science worksheet focusing on the major muscles of the human leg, their functions, and identification.
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Muscles of the Leg
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of human anatomy.
1. Which of the following is NOT a major muscle group of the leg?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Biceps
Gastrocnemius
2. What is the primary function of the quadriceps muscles?
Flexing the knee
Extending the knee
Rotating the ankle
Adducting the hip
3. The are a group of three muscles on the back of the thigh.
4. The largest muscle in the calf is the .
5. Tendons connect muscles to .
6. The soleus muscle is located on the front of the shin.
True
False
7. The sartorius is the longest muscle in the human body.
True
False
8. Name two muscles that make up the quadriceps group.
Match each leg muscle with its primary action.
9. Hamstrings
a. Extends the knee
10. Gastrocnemius
b. Flexes the knee
11. Tibialis Anterior
c. Dorsiflexes the ankle (lifts foot)