Hip and Knee Joint

Question 1

Psoas Major

Answer 1

T-Process of Lumbar and T12 Vertebrae > Lesser Trochanter of FemurPrime Mover of Flexing Thigh, Helps in flexing laterally vertebral column

Question 2

Sartorius

Answer 2

Aterior superior iliac spine > Medial Aspect of Priximal TibiaFlexes, Abducts, and laterally rotates thigh, Flexes knee, produces the cross legged position

Question 3

Adductor Magnus

Answer 3

Ischial and pubic rami, and ischial tuberosity > Linea aspera and adductor tubercle of femurAdducts, medially rotates, and flexes thigh; also synergystic to hamstrings in thigh extension

Question 4

Adductor Longus

Answer 4

Pubis near pubic symphysis > Linea AsperaAdducts, medially rotates, and flexes thigh

Question 5

Adductor Brevis

Answer 5

Body and Inferior Ramus of Pubis > Linea Aspera and Adductor tubercle of femurAdducts and Medially Rotates Thigh

Question 6

Pectineus

Answer 6

Superior Ramus of Pubis > Lesser Trochanter and Linea AsperaAdducts, medially rotates, and flexes thigh

Question 7

Gracilis

Answer 7

Inferior Ramus and body of pubis, adjacent ischial ramus > Medial surface of tibiaAdducts, medially rotates, and flexes thigh

Question 8

Rectus Femoris

Answer 8

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine and superior margin of acetabulum > Patella and Tibial Tuberosity of TibiaExtends Knee and flexes thigh at hip

Question 9

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 9

Greater Trochanter, Intertrochanteric Line, Linea Aspera > Patella and Tibial Tuberosity of TibiaExtends and stabilizes knee

Question 10

Vastus Medialis

Answer 10

Linea Asperia, Intertrochanteric and medial supracondylar lines > Patella and Tibial Tuberosity of TibiaExtends Knee

Question 11

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 11

Anterior and lateral surfaces of proximal femur shaft > Patella and Tibial Tuberosity of TibiaExtends Knee

Question 12

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 12

Anterior Aspect of Iliac Crest and Anterior Superior Iliac Spine > Ilitibial TractSteadies the Knee and Trunk on Thigh by making Iliotibilia Tract Taught, Flexes and Abducts Thigh; Rotates Thigh Medially

Question 13

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 13

Dorsal Ilium, Sacrum and Coccyx > Gluteal Tuberosity of Femur; Iliotibial TractMajor Thigh Extensor

Question 14

Gluteus Medius

Answer 14

B/w Anterior and posterior gluteal lines of lateral surface of iliumGreater Trochanter of FemusAbducts and medially rotates thigh

Question 15

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 15

B/w anterior and inferior gluteal lines on external surface of ilium > Greater Trochanter of FemurAbducts and medially rotates thigh

Question 16

Biceps Femoris

Answer 16

Inschii Tuberosity, Linea Aspera, Lateral Supracondylar Line, and Distal Femur > Head of Fibula and Lateral Condyle of TibiaExtends Thigh, Flexes Knee