Lower Extremity - Insertion Flashcards
What is the insertion of the tensor fasciae latae?
Iliotibial tract (lateral condyle of tibia)
What is the insertion of the sartorius?
Superior portion fo the medial surface of tibia
What is the insertion of the rectus femoris?
Quadriceps tendon onto the tibial tuberosity
What is the insertion of the vastus lateralis?
Quadriceps tendon onto the tibial tuberosity; lateral patella
What is the insertion of the vastus intermedius?
Quadriceps tendon onto the tibial tuberosity; posterior surface of upper border of patella
What is the insertion of the vastus medialis?
Quadriceps tendon onto the tibial tuberosity; medial side of patella
What is the insertion of the pectineus?
Pectineal line on shaft of femur below lesser trochanter
What is the insertion of the adductor longus?
Linea aspera of femur
What is the insertion of the adductor brevis?
Pectineal line of femur; proximal portion of linea aspera
What is the insertion of the obturator externus?
Intertrochanteric fossa
What is the insertion of the adductor magnus?
Hamstring portion: Adductor tubercle
Adductor portion: Medial supracondylar line
What is the insertion of the gracilis?
Medial aspect of upper surface of tibia
What is the insertion of the gluteus maximus?
Gluteal tuberosity of femur (lower); iliotibial tract
What is the insertion of the gluteus medius?
Greater trochanter of femur
What is the insertion of the gluteus minimus?
Greater trochanter of femur
What is the insertion of the piriformis?
Round tendon onto greater trochanter
What is the insertion of the superior gemellus?
Medial aspect of greater trochanter
What is the insertion of the inferior gemellus?
Medial aspect of greater trochanter