M System Leg 2/10

Question 1

Sartorius

Answer 1

Origin: Crest and ventral border of illium
Insertion: Proximal end of tibia, patella and fascia
Action: Adductor and rotator of thigh and extensor of shank

Question 2

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 2

Origin: Greater Trochanter surface of femur
Insertion: Patella
Action: Extensor of Shank

Question 3

Rectus Femoris

Answer 3

Origin: Illium near acetabulum
Insertion: Patella
Action: Extensor of Shank

Question 4

Vastus Medialis

Answer 4

Origin: Femur
Insertion: Patella
Action: Extensor of Shank

Question 5

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 5

Origin: Surface of femur
Insertion: Patella
Action: Extensor of Shank

Question 6

Gracilis

Answer 6

Origin: Ischial and Pubic Symphysis
Insertion: Aponeurosis to tibia
Action: Adductor of Leg

Question 7

Adductor Longus

Answer 7

Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Femur
Action: Adductor of Leg

Question 8

Adductor Femoris

Answer 8

Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Femur
Action: Adductor of Leg

Question 9

Semi-membran-osus

Answer 9

Origin: Ischium
Insertion: Medial Epicondyle of Femur
Action: Extensor of Thigh

Question 10

Semi-tendin-osus

Answer 10

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Tibia
Action: Flexor of Shank