lower limb muscles Flashcards
name and action
piriformis
laterally rotates thigh
abducts thigh
name and action
gastrocnemius
plantar flexion of foot
flex knee
name and origin and insertion
semitendinosus
origin: ischial tuberosity
insertion: proximal, medial surface of tibia
What is fascia lata?
strong fascial sheath which envelops the thigh like a sleeve
name and action
sartorius
flexes thigh
abducts thigh
laterally rotates thigh
name and origin and insertion
rectus femoris
origin: anterior inferior iliac spine
insertion: patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
name and action
vastus lateralis
flexes thigh
extends knee
name
iliotibial band
name and origin and insertion
biceps femoris origin: long head: ischial tuberosity short head: linea aspera insertion: common tendon into head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
name
achilles/calcaneal tendon
name and action
semitendinosus
extends thigh
flexes knee
medial rotates thigh
name and action
extensor digitorum longus
dorsiflexion of foot
extension of phalanges
name and origin and insertion
gastrocnemius
origin: medial and lateral condyles of femur
insertion: calcaneus via achilles tendon
name and origin and insertion
soleus
origin: head and proximal shaft of fibula and superior tibia
insertion: calcaneus via achilles tendon
name and action
tibialis anterior
dorsiflexion of foot
inversion of foot
name
iliotibial band
tibialis anterior