Lower Limb Myos origin and insertion

Question 1

Adductor Magnus

Answer 1

Origin: Ischial and Pubic rami, ischial tubersoity
Insertion: linea aspera of femur

Question 2

Gastrocnemius

Answer 2

Origin: Medial and Lateral condyles of femur
Insertion: posterior calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

Question 3

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 3

Origin: Dorsal ilium, sacrum, and coccyx
Insertion: Gluteal tuberosity of femur

Question 4

Hamstring: Biceps Femoris

Answer 4

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity; linea aspera
Insertion: head of fibula’ lateral condyle of femur

Question 5

Hamstring: Semitendinosus

Answer 5

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Medial Tibial shaft

Question 6

Hamstring: Semimembranosus

Answer 6

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Medial condyle of tibia

Question 7

Quadriceps: Rectus Femoris

Answer 7

Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine
Insertion: Patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 7

Iliacus

Answer 7

Origin: Iliac Fossa and Crest; ala of sacrum
Insertion: Lesser trochanter of femur

Question 8

Quadriceps: Vastus Lateralis

Answer 8

Origin: Greater trochanter
Insertion: Patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 9

Quadriceps: Vastus Medialis

Answer 9

Origin: linea aspera and intertrochantric line
Insertion: Patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 10

Quadriceps: Vastus Intermedius

Answer 10

Origin: Proximal shaft of femur
Insertion: Patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Question 11

Soleus

Answer 11

Origin: Proximal tibia and fibula head
Insertion: Posterior calcaneus via calcaneal tendon

Question 12

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 12

Origin: Lateral condyle and tibial shaft
Insertion: Inferior medial cuneiform