Lower Muscles of Human - MUSCLES LAB 2

Question 1

External Obliques

Answer 1

OR: Anterior surface of lower 8 ribs
IN: Abdominal aponeurosis
Function: Flexion of Trunk

Question 2

Internal Obliques

Answer 2

OR: Inguinal ligament
IN: Abdominal aponeurosis
Function: Flexion of Trunk

Question 3

Transverse Abdominis

Answer 3

OR: Inguinal ligament
IN: Abdominal aponeurosis
Function: Compression of abdominal cavity

Question 4

Rectus Abdominis

Answer 4

OR: Pubic Symphysis
IN: Xiphoid Process
Function: Compression of abdominal cavity

Question 5

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 5

OR: Posterior ilium
IN: Gluteal tuberosity of femur
Function: Abduction of Thigh

Question 6

Gluteus Medius

Answer 6

OR: Lateral surface of ilium
IN: Greater Trochanter of femur
Function: Abduction of Thigh

Question 7

Sartorius

Answer 7

OR: ASIS
IN: Medial, proximal shaft of tibia
Function: Abduction of Thigh

Question 8

Psoas major/iliacus

Answer 8

OR: Lumbar vertebrae Ilicacus
IN: Lesser trochanter of femur
Function: Abduction of Thigh

Question 9

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 9

OR: ASIS
IN: Iliotibial tract
Function: Abduction of Thigh

Question 10

Biceps Femoris (HAMSTRINGS)

Answer 10

OR: Ischial tuberosity
IN: Lateral condyle of tibia
Function: Hip extension

Question 11

Semimembranosus (HAMSTRINGS)

Answer 11

OR: Ischial tuberosity
IN: Medial condyle of tibia
Function: Hip extension

Question 12

Semitendinosus (HAMSTRINGS)

Answer 12

OR: Ischial tuberosity
IN: MAPST
Function: Hip extension

Question 13

Rectus Femoris (QUADRICEPS)

Answer 13

OR: AIIS
IN: Patella
Function: Knee extension

Question 14

Vactus Medialis (QUADRICEPS)

Answer 14

OR: Linea aspera
IN: Patella
Function: Knee extension

Question 15

Vactus Lateralis (QUADRICEPS)

Answer 15

OR: Linea aspera
IN: Patella
Function: Knee extension

Question 16

Vactus Intermedius (QUADRICEPS)

Answer 16

OR: Anterior shaft of femur
IN: Patella
Function: Knee extension

Question 17

Gracilis

Answer 17

OR: Inferior ramus
IN: Proximal medial tibia
Function: Adduction of thigh

Question 18

Adductors

Answer 18

OR: Inferior ramus
IN: gluteal tuberosity
Function: Adduction of thigh

Question 19

Gastrocnemius (calves)

Answer 19

OR: lateral condyleS of femur
IN: Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon (Achilles)
Function: Plantar flexion of ankle

Question 20

Tibialis Anterior

Answer 20

OR: Lateral condyle of tibia
IN: First metatarsal
Function: Dorsiflexion of ankle

Question 21

Important surfaces

Answer 21

Femoral Triangle - femoral vein + femoral artery located
Popliteal fossa - popliteal vein + popliteal artery located, back of knee