Leg muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Vastus lateralis
A
- Origin- femur- greater trochanter
- Insertion- quadraceps tendon into patella
- Action- extend knee, can displace patella
2
Q
Vastus intermedius
A
- Origin- femur- anterior, lateral
- Insertion- quadraceps tendon into patella
- Action- extend knee
3
Q
Vastus medialis
A
- Origin- femur
- Insertion- quadraceps tendon into patella
- Action- extend knee
4
Q
Rectus Femoris
A
- Origin- ilium- anterior Inferior iliac spine
- Insertion- quadraceps tendon into patella
- Action- extend knee, flex hip
5
Q
Quadraceps Femoris
A
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Vastus medialis
Rectus Femoris
6
Q
Hamstrings
A
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps Femoris
7
Q
Semimembranosus
A
- Origin- ischium
- Insertion- medial tibia
- Action- flex knee
8
Q
Semitendinosus
A
- Origin- ischium
- Insertion- medial tibia
- Action- flex knee
9
Q
Biceps Femoris
A
- Origin- ischium, femur
- Insertion- fibula
- Action- flex knee
10
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
- Origin- medial and lateral condyles of the femur
- Insertion- calcaneal tendon
- Action- plantarflexion of foot
11
Q
Soleus
A
- Origin- proximal, fibula and tibia
- Insertion- calcaneus
- Action- planterflexion of foot
