Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anatomy: Insertion > LE > Flashcards

LE Flashcards

1
Q

Rectus Femoris

A

Proximal border of patella and through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Vastus Medialis

A

Proximal border of patella and through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Vastus Lateralis

A

Proximal border of patella and through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Vastus Intermedius

A

Proximal border of patella and through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Sartorius

A

Proximal portion of medial surface of tibia near anterior border

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Tensor of Fascia Latta

A

Into iliotibial tract of fascia lata at junction of proximal and middle thirds of thigh

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Iliopsoas: Psoas Major and Iliacus

A

Lesser trochanter of femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Pectineus

A

Pectineal line of femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Adductor Longus

A

Middle 1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Adductor Brevis

A

Distal 2/3 of pectineal line and proximal 1/2 of medial lip of linea aspera

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Adductor Magnus

A

Medial to gluteal tuberosity, middle of linea aspera, medial supracondylar line, and adductor tubercle of medial condyle of femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Gracilis

A

Medial surface of body of tibia, distal to condyle, proximal to insertion of semitendinosus, and posterior to insertion of sartorius

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Obturator Externus

A

Trochanteric fossa of femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Gluteus Maximus

A

Larger proximal part and superficial fibers of distal portion of m. into IT tract of fascia lata.
Deep fibers of distal part into gluteal tuberosity of femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Gluteus Medius

A

Oblique ridge of lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Gluteus Minimus

A

Anterior border of greater trochanter, hip joint capsule

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Piriformis

A

Superior border of greater trochanter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Superior Gemelli

A

With tendon of Obturator Internus into medial surface of greater trochanter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Inferior Gemelli

A

With tendon of OI into medial surface of greater trochanter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Obturator Internus

A

Medial surface of greater trochanter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Quadratus Femoris

A

Proximal part of quadrate line extending distally from intertrochanteric crest

22
Q

Biceps Femoris Long Head

A

Lateral side of fibular head, lateral condyle of tibia, deep fascia, lateral side of leg

23
Q

Biceps Femoris Short Head

A

Lateral side of fibular head, lateral tibial condyle, deep fascia lateral side of leg

24
Q

Semitendinosus

A

Proximal part of medial surface of body of tibia, deep fascia of leg

25
Q

Semimembranosus

A

Posteromedial aspect of medial condyle of tibia

26
Q

Gastrocnemius: Medial Head

A

Middle part of posterior surface of calcaneus

27
Q

Gastrocnemius: Lateral Head

A

Middle part of posterior surface of calcaneus

28
Q

Plantaris

A

Posterior part of calcaneus

29
Q

Soleus

A

Posterior part of calcaneus

30
Q

Flexor hallucis Longus

A

Base of distal phalanx of great toe, plantar surface

31
Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus

A

Bases of distal phalanges of 2nd through 5th digits

32
Q

Tibialis Posterior

A

Tuberosity of navicular bone and by fibrous expansions to the sustentaculum tali, 3 cuneiforms, cuboid, and bases of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal bones

33
Q

Popliteus

A

Triangular area proximal to soleal line on posterior surface of tibia, and fascia covering the muscle

34
Q

Extensor Hallicus Longus

A

Base of dorsal distal phalanx of great toe

35
Q

Extensor Digitorum Brevis

A

By 4 tendons to 1-4th digits.
The most medial slip (EHB) inserts into dorsal surface of base of proximal phalanx of great toe. Other 3 tendons join lateral sides of tendons of EDL to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th digits

36
Q

Tibialis Anterior

A

Medial and plantar surface of medial cuneiform, base of 1st metatarsal bone

37
Q

Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

By 4 tendons to the 2-5th
digits, each tendon forms an expansion on the dorsal surface of the toe, and divides into an intermediate slip attached to base of middle phalanx and into 2 lateral slips attached to bases of distal phalanx

38
Q

Fibularis Tertius

A

Dorsal surface, base of 5th metatarsal

39
Q

Extensor Hallucis Brevis

A

Dorsal surface of base of proximal phalanx of great toe

40
Q

Abductor Hallucis

A

Medial side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe. Some fibers are attached to medial sesmoid bone, and a tendinous slip may extend to the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe

41
Q

Adductor Hallucis

A

Lateral side of base of proximal phalanx of great toe

42
Q

Abductor Digiti Minimi

A

Smooth groove on plantar surface of the base of 5th metatarsal and is attached with the FDMB to the lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the 5th toe

43
Q

Interossei

A 
PLANTAR (3)
Medial sides of bases of proximal
phalanges of same digit 
DORSAL (4) Side of proximal phalanx and
capsule of 1st  MTP joint to medial
side of 2nd  digit, other 3 to lateral
sides of 2-4th  digits
44
Q

Fibularis Longus

A

Lateral side of base of 1st

metatarsal and of medial cuneiform bone

45
Q

Fibularis Brevis

A

Tuberosity at base of 5th metatarsal bone, lateral side

46
Q

Flexor Digiti Minimi

A

Distal tendon that inserts into the lateral side of the base of the proximal phalanx of the minimus (5th digit).

47
Q

Flexor Digitorum Brevis

A

Middle phalanx of 2-5th digits

48
Q

Quadratus Plantae

A

Lateral margin and dorsal and plantar surfaces of tendon of flexor digitorum longus

49
Q

Lumbricals

A

Medial side of proximal phalanx and dorsal expansion of EDL tendon of 2nd – 5th digits

50
Q

Flexor Hallucis Brevis

A

Medial and lateral sides of base of proximal phalanx of great toe

Anatomy: Insertion (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions