Insertions and origins

Question 1

Rectus femoris

Answer 1

Ilium, patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 2

Vastus lateralis

Answer 2

Greater trochanter, patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 3

Vastus medialis

Answer 3

Medial side of femur, patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 4

Vastus intermedius

Answer 4

Anterior and lateral surfaces of the femur shaft, patella and tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament

Question 5

Where do all the adductors (apart from gracilis) insert?

Answer 5

Linea aspera

Question 6

Adductor magnus

Answer 6

Ischial tuberosity, linear aspera

Question 7

Adductor longus

Answer 7

Pubic bone, linear aspera

Question 8

Adductor brevis

Answer 8

Inferior ramus of pubic bone, linear aspera

Question 9

Sartorius

Answer 9

ASIS, medial surface of upper tibia

Question 10

Gracilis

Answer 10

Inferior ramus of pubic bone, medial surface of upper tibia

Question 11

Gastrocnemius

Answer 11

Medial head medial condyle (lat lat condyle), calcaneus via achillies

Question 12

Soleus

Answer 12

Posterior head fib, calcaneus via achillies

Question 13

Tibialis anterior

Answer 13

Lat condyle tibia, medial cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal

Question 14

Flexor hallucis longus

Answer 14

Post fib and interosseous membrane, distal phalanx of big toe