Lab 7 Muscles That Move The Leg (quadriceps + hamstrings)

Question 1

Rectus Femoris m.

Answer 1

Origin = AIIS
Insertion = tibial tuberosity

Question 2

Vastus Lateralis m.

Answer 2

Origin = greater trochanter, Linea aspera
Insertion = tibial tuberosity

Question 3

Vastus Intermedialis m.

Answer 3

Origin = anteriolateral surface of femur
Insertion = tibial tuberosity

Question 4

Vastus Medialis m.

Answer 4

Origin = intertrochanteric line, Linea aspera of femur
Insertion = tibial tuberosity

Question 5

Biceps Femoris m.

Answer 5

Origin = (long head: ischial tuberosity) (short head: Linea aspera)
Insertion = head of fibula

Question 6

Semitendonosus m.

Answer 6

Origin = ischial tuberosity
Insertion = proximal medial shaft of tibia

Question 7

Semimembranosus m.

Answer 7

Origin = ischial tuberosity
Insertion = posterior surface of medial tibial condyle