insertion leg

Question 1

Adductor Longus

Answer 1

Adducts and Flexes Thigh

Origin - Pubis near Pubic Symphysis

Insertion - Linea Aspera

Question 2

Semimembranosus

Answer 2

Extends Thigh, Flexes Knee

origin - Ishial Tuberosity

Insertion - Medial Condyl of the Tibia

Question 3

Semitendinosus

Answer 3

Extends Thigh, Flexes Knee

Origin - Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion - Proximal and Medial Aspect of Tibia

Question 4

Rectus Femoris

Answer 4

Extends Knee and Flexes Thigh

Origin - Anterior Inferior iliac Spine

Insertion - Patella and Tibial Tuberosity

Question 5

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 5

Flexes and Abducts Thigh

Origin - Anterior Superior iliac Crest

Insertion - iliotibial Tract

Question 6

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 6

Extends Thigh

Origin - Dorsal ilium, Sacrum, and Coccyx

Insertion - Gluteal Tuberosity of Femur

Question 7

Gastrocnemius

Answer 7

Plantarflexion of Foot and Flexion of Knee

Origin - Medial and Lateral Condyles of the Femur

Insertion - Achilles Tendon to the Calcaneus