Insertions Exam 4 Flashcards
Sartorius
Anteromedial surface of Superior Tibia via Pes Anserinus (superior)
Rectus Femoris
Base of patella and tibial tuberosity (indirectly via patella ligament)
Vastus Lateralis
Base of patella and tibial tuberosity (indirectly via patella ligament)
Vastus Medialis
Base of patella and tibial tuberosity (indirectly via patella ligament)
Vastus Intermedius
Base of patella and tibial tuberosity (indirectly via patella ligament)
Iliopsoas
Lesser trochanter of Femur
Pectineus
Pectineal Line of Femur (inferior to lesser trochanter)
Gracilis
Medial surface of superior tibia vis Pes Anserinus (Middle)
Adductor Longus
Middle 1/3 of Linea Aspera of Femur
Adductor Brevis
Pectineal Line and Linea Aspera (Proximally)
Adductor Magnus
Adductor Part: Gluteal Tuberosity and Linea Aspera
Hamstring Part: Adductor Tubercle of Femur
Obturator Externus
Trochanteric Fossa of Femur
Gluteus Maximus
Majority of fivers insert into Gerdy’s tubercle via Iliotibial tract; some fibers insert into the gluteal tuberosity
Gluteus Medius
Lateral surface of Greater Trochanter of Femur
Gluteus Minimus
Anterior surface of Greater Trochanter of Femur