LE Insertions Flashcards
Rectus Femoris
Proximal border of patella
Through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
Vastus Medialis
Proximal border of patella
Through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
Vastus Lateralis
Proximal border of patella
Through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
Vastus Intermedius
Proximal border of patella
Through patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
Sartorius
Proximal part of medial surface of tibia near anterior border
Tensor of Fascia Lata
Into iliotibial tract of fascia lata at junction of proximal and middle thirds of thigh
Iliopsoas
Lesser trochanter of femur
Pectineus
Pectineal line of femur
Adductor Longus
Middle 1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera
Adductor Brevis
Distal 2/3 of pectinal line
Proximal ½ of medial lip of linea aspera
Adductor Magnus
Medial to gluteal tuberosity
Middle of linea aspera
Medial supracondylar line
Adductor tubercle of medial condyle of femur
Gracilis
Medial surface of body of tibia
Distal to condyle
Proximal to insertion of semitendinosus
Lateral to insertion of sartorius
Obturator Externus
Trochanteric fossa of femur
Gluteus Maximus
Larger proximal part and superficial fibers of distal portion of medial
Into IT tract of fascia lata
Deep fibers of distal part into gluteal tuberosity of femur
Gluteus Medius
Oblique ridge of lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Minimus
Anterior border of greater trochanter
Hip joint capsule
Piriformis
Superior border of greater trochanter
Superior Gemelli
With tendon of Obturator Internus into medial surface of greater trochanter
Inferior Gemelli
With tendon of OI into medial surface of greater trochanter