Muscle Attachments Flashcards
gluteus maximus
dorsal ilium, sacrum, coccyx; gluteal tuberosity of femur, iliotibial tract
gluteus medius
superior lateral surface of ilium; greater trochanter of femur
gluteus minimus
inferior lateral surface of ilium; greater trochanter of femur
gracialis
inferior ramus and body of pubis, ischial ramus; medial surface of tibia
sartorius
anterior superior iliac spine; medial aspect of proximal tibia
rectus femoris
anterior inferior iliac spine, superior margin of acetabulum; patella, tibial tuberosity
vastus lateralis
greater trochanter, linea aspera; patella, tibial tuberosity
vastus medialis
linea aspera; patella, tibial tuberosity
vastus intermedius
proximal femur shaft; patella, tibial tuberosity
biceps femoris
ischial tuberosity, linea aspera, distal femur; fibular head, lateral condyle of tibia
semitendinosus
ischial tuberosity; medial, upper tibial shaft
semimembranosus
ischial tuberosity; medial condyle of tibia
gastrocnemius
medial and lateral condyles of femur; posterior calcaneus
soleus
superior tibia, fibula, interosseous membrane; posterior calcaneus
plantaris
posterior femur above lateral condyle; calcaneus or calcaneus tendon