Group 3 Human Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus maximus, origin
A
Sacrum and ilium
2
Q
Gluteus maximus, insertion
A
Proximal femur, gluteal tuberocity
3
Q
Gluteus maximus, primary action
A
Extends hip
4
Q
Biceps femuris, primary action
A
Flexes knee
5
Q
Vastus medialis, origin
A
Vasti of femur
6
Q
Vastus medialis, insertion
A
Tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
7
Q
Vastus medialis, primary action
A
No primary action, inside of thigh
8
Q
Vastis lateralis, primary action
A
No primary action, outside of thigh
9
Q
Rectus femoris, origin
A
Pelvis
10
Q
Rectus femoris, insertion
A
Tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
11
Q
Rectus femoris, primary action
A
Extends knee and flexes hip
12
Q
Gastrocnemius, origin
A
Distal femur
13
Q
Gastrocnemius, insertion
A
Calcaneus
14
Q
Gastrocnemius, primary action
A
Plantar flexion
15
Q
Tibialis anterior, origin
A
Proximal tibia
