Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy > Exam I - Origins and Insertions, Actions, and Innervations > Flashcards

Exam I - Origins and Insertions, Actions, and Innervations Flashcards

CAR regions

1
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Deep gluteal m.

A

Origin: Body of the Ilium | Insertion: Greater Trochanter | Action: Hip Extension & Abduction, Medial Rotation of thigh | Innervation: Cranial gluteal n.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Long digital extensor?

A

Origin: Extensor Fossa of the distolateral femur | Insertion: Extensor process of distal phalanx of digits 2-4 | Action: Hock Flexion & Digital Extension | Innervation: Fibular nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Deep digital flexor m.?

A

Origin: Caudal aspect of proximal tibia/fibula | Insertion: Plantar aspect distal phalanx, digits II-V | Action: Digital flexion, Hock extension | Innervation: Tibial nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Semitendinosus?

A

Origin: Ischiatic Tuberosity | Insertion: Medial body of tibia and tuber calcanei | Action: Hip extension, stifle flexion, and hock extension| Innervation: Sciatic nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of Adductor?

A

Origin: Pelvic symphysis, Ventral aspects of pubis and ischium | Insertion: Caudal femur | Action: Hip extension, Hip adduction | Innervation: Obturator nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of External obturator m.?

A

Origin: Ventral pelvis on margins of obturator foramen| Insertion: Trochanteric fossa | Action: Outward rotation of hip| Innervation: Obturator nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Biceps femoris?

A

Origin: Ischiatic Tuberosity | Insertion: Patella, patellar ligament, tibial crest, tuber calcanei | Action: Hip extension, Stifle extension, Stifle flexion, Hock extension| Innervation: Sciatic nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Lateral digital extensor m.?

A

Origin: Proximal fibula| Insertion: tendon of the long digital extensor m. and m. interosseus V | Action: Digit 5 extension & abduction| Innervation: Fibular n.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Gemelli mm?

A

Origin: Lateral ischium | Insertion: Trochanteric Fossa | Action: Lateral hip rotation | Innervation: Sciatic nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Cranial tibial?

A

Origin: Tibial tuberosity and cranial border of the tibia bone | Insertion: Plantar aspect of proximal metatarsals I and II | Action: Hock Flexion & Digital Extension | Innervation: Fibular nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of Pectineus?

A

Origin: Prepubic tendon and iliopubic eminence| Insertion: Distal end of medial lip of caudal femur | Action: Hip extension, Adduction of limb| Innervation: Obturator nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of Gracilis?

A

Origin: Pelvic symphysis | Insertion: Cranial border of Tibia and Tuber calcanei | Action: Hip extension, stifle flexion, hock extension, and Hip adduction | Innervation: Obturator nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Superficial gluteal m. ?

A

Origin: Lateral Sacrum | Insertion: Third Trochanter | Action: Hip extension, Hip abduction | Innervation: Caudal Gluteal n.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Superficial digital flexor m.?

A

Origin: Lateral supracondylar tuberosity of the femur bone, lateral sesamoid bone of the gastrocnemius m.| Insertion: Proximal plantar aspect of middle phalanges (digits 2-5) | Action: Digit flexion, Hock extension | Innervation: Tibial nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Internal Obturator?

A

Origin: Dorsal side of pubis and Ischium | Insertion: Trochanteric Fossa | Action: Outward rotation of hip | Innervation: Sciatic nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Semimembranosus?

A

Origin: Ischiatic Tuberosity | Insertion: Caudomedial aspect of distal femur and medial proximal tibia | Action: Hip flexion, Hip extension, and Stifle extension | Innervation: Sciatic nerve

17
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Fibularis longus?

A

Origin: Lateral tibial condyle, head of fibula | Insertion: Plantar aspect of tarsal 4, proximal metatarsals 2-4 | Action: Hock flexor, Pronation of Pes | Innervation: Fibular nerve

18
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Quadratus femoris?

A

Origin: Caudoventral Ischium | Insertion: Distal to Trochanteric Fossa | Action: Hip extension, Lateral hip rotation| Innervation: Sciatic nerve

19
Q

CARNIVORE

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Gastrocnemius m.?

A

Origin: Medial & lateral supracondylar tuberosities of femur | Insertion: Tuber Calcanei | Action: Stifle flexion, Hock extension| Innervation: Tibial nerve

20
Q

What is the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of the Middle gluteal m.

A

Origin: Wing of Ilium
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Action: Extension and Abduction of hip, Rotation of Thigh Innervation: Cranial Gluteal n.

21
Q

Iliopsoas m.

A

Origin: Lumbar vertebrae
Insertion: Lesser Trochanter
Action: Hip and lumbar column flexion
Innervation: Femoral n. & Lumbar spinal n.

22
Q

Tensor Fasciae Latae m.

A

Origin: Tuber coxae
Insertion: Lateral femoral fascia (fascia lata)
A: Hip flexion, Stifle extension
N: cranial gluteal n.

23
Q

Cranial Sartorius m.

A

Origin: Crest of ilium and thoracolumbar fascia
Insertion: Patella
A: Hip flexion; Stifle extension
N: femoral n.

24
Q

Caudal Sartorius m.

A

Origin: Iliac spine and ventral border of ilium
Insertion: Cranial border of tibia
A: Hip flexion, Stifle flexion
N: femoral n.

25
Q

Rectus femoris m.

A

Origin: Ilium cranial to acetabulum
Insertion:
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament
Action: Hip flexion, Stifle Extension
Innervation: Femoral n.

26
Q

Vastus lateralis m.

A

Origin: Craniolateral aspect of proximal femur
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament
Action: Extension of stifle
Innervation: Femoral n.

27
Q

Vastus medialis m.

A

Origin: Craniomedial aspect of proximal femur
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament
Action: Extension of stifle
Innervation: Femoral n.

28
Q

Vastus intermedialis m.

A

Origin: Craniolateral aspect of proximal femur
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament
A: Stifle extension
N: Femoral n.

Anatomy (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions