5 Muscle Definitions (Lower) Flashcards
1
Q
Origin of Gluteus Medius
A
- Lateral Ilium
2
Q
Insertion of Gluteus Medius
A
- Posterior Greater Trochanter
3
Q
Function of Gluteus Medius
A
- Abduction
- Internal rotation of thigh
4
Q
Origin of Sartorius
A
- Anterior superior Iliac spine
5
Q
Insertion of Sartorius
A
- Medial tibial surface
6
Q
Function of Sartorius
A
- Flex and rotate hip
- Helps flex knee
7
Q
Origin of Rectus Femoris
A
- Anterior inferior iliac spine
8
Q
Insertion of Rectus Femoris
A
- Tibial Tuberosity
- Common tendon with vastus muscles
9
Q
Function of Rectus Femoris
A
- Knee extension
- Hip flexion
10
Q
Origin of Biceps Femoris
A
- Ischial Tuberosity
- Linea Aspera
11
Q
Insertion of Biceps Femoris
A
- Head of fibula
12
Q
Function of Biceps Femoris
A
- Hip extension
- Knee flexion
- Rotates flexed knee
13
Q
Origin of Gastrocnemius
A
- Both condyles of femur (2 heads)
14
Q
Insertion of Gastrocnemius
A
- Achilles tendon onto calcaneus
15
Q
Function of Gastrocnemius
A
- Plantar flexion
- Knee flexion
