Lower Limb

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 1

Action: Extends the hip
Attachment: Gluteal surface of the ilium, iliac crest, posterior border of the ilium
Insertion: Gluteal Tuberosity

Question 2

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 2

Action: Abducts the hip
Attachment: Gluteal surface of the ilium to the anterior border of the ilium
Insertion: Greater Trochanter

Question 3

Gluteus Medius

Answer 3

Action: Abducts the hip
Attachment: Gluteal surface of the ilium/iliac crest
Insertion: Greater Trochanter

Question 4

Bicep Femoris

Answer 4

Action: Extends the hip. All 3 hamstrings help with flexion at the trunk and control knee flexion
Attachment: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Head of fibula and lateral tibial condyle

Question 5

Semimembranosus

Answer 5

Action: Extends the hip. Medial rotates when the knee is flexed and aids knee flexion
Attachment: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Medial tibial condyle

Question 6

Semitendinosus

Answer 6

Action: Extends the hip and helps with medial rotation when the knee is flexed. Aids knee flexion.
Attachment: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Medial tibial condyle

Question 7

Adductor Magnus

Answer 7

Action: Adducts the hip
Attachment: Ischial Tuberosity and ischiopubic ramus
Insertion: Linea aspera and greater trochanter

Question 8

Adductor Longus

Answer 8

Action: Adducts the hip
Attachment: Obtrurator crest
Insertion: Linea Aspera

Question 9

Adductor Brevis

Answer 9

Action: Adducts the hip
Attachment: Lateral part of the front of the body and inferior ramus of the pubis
Insertion: Linea Aspera