Knee Origins and Insertions Flashcards
1
Q
rectus femoris
A
O: Anterior inferior iliac spine
I: tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
2
Q
Vastus lateralis
A
O:linea aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
3
Q
Vastus medialis
A
O: linea aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
4
Q
Vastus Intermedialis
A
O: anterior femur
I: Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
5
Q
Semimembranosus
A
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Posterior surface of medial condyle of tibia
6
Q
Semitendinosus
A
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Anteromedial surface of proximal tibia
7
Q
Biceps Femoris (2 origins)
A
O: Ischial tuberosity (long) linea aspera (short)
I: fibular head
8
Q
Popliteus
A
O: lateral condyle of femur
I: Posterior medial condyle of tibia
9
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
O: medial and lateral condyles of femur
I: Posterior calcaneus
