Chapter 3: Muscles Of The Hip, Thigh, Leg And Foot Flashcards
Where does the gluteus Maximus insert?
Posterior greater trochanter
What is the origin of the gluteus Maximus?
Ilium
What is the function of the gluteus Maximus?
Hip extension and external rotation
How many joint does the sartorius act on?
2: hip and knee
What does the sartorius originate?
Anterior superior iliac spine
Where does the sartorius insert?
Tibia
What is the function of the sartorius?
Flexes the hip and knee, and external rotation of the hip
What is the origin of the iliopsoas?
Ilium
Where does the iliopsoas insert?
Lesser trochanter
What is the function of the iliopsoas?
Flexes the hip
What are the 3 hip adductors?
Adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor Magnus
Where do the hip adductors originate and insert?
Origin: pubis
Insertion: linea aspera
What is the function of the hip adductors?
Adduct the hip
Where does the rectus femoris originate?
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Where does the rectus femoris insert?
Tibial tuberosity
What is the function of the rectus femoris?
Knee extension and hip flexion
Where does the vastus lateralis originate and insert?
Femur, tibial tuberosity
What is the function on the vastus lateralis?
Knee extension
What is the origin and insertion of the vastus medialis?
Femur, tibial tuberosity
What is the function of the vastus medialis?
Knee extension
Where does the biceps femoris originate and insert?
Ischial tuberosity, fibula
What is the function of the biceps femoris?
Flexion and external rotation of knee, hip extension
What is the origin and insertion of the Semitendinosus?
Ischial tuberosity, tibia
What is the function of the Semitendinosus?
Flexion and internal rotation of knee, hip extension
