Anterior Lower Appendage

Question 1

Vastus Medialis

Answer 1

Origin- Linea Aspera
Insertion- Through patellar tendon to tibial tuberosity
Action- Extension of knee

Question 2

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 2

Origin- 1) Greater Trochancter 2) Linea Aspera
Insertion- Through patellar tendon to tibial tuberosity
Action- Extension of knee

Question 3

Gracilis

Answer 3

Origin- Pubis
Insertion- Tibia
Action- adductor of hip or thigh

Question 4

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 4

Origin- Proximal lateral tibia
Insertion- first metatarsal
Action- dorsiflexion of foot

Question 5

Sartorius

Answer 5

Origin- Anterior superior iliac spine
Insertion- medial side of tibial tuberosity
Action- ASSISTS: flexion of knee and hip abduction of hip and leg

Question 6

Rectus Femoris

Answer 6

Origin- anterior inferior iliac spine
Insertion- through patellar tendon to tibial tuberosity
Action- extension of knee and hip

Question 7

Vastus intermedius

Answer 7

Origin- diaphysis of femur
Insertion- through patellar tendon to tibial tuberostiy
Action- extension of knee