Muscle Extensors Of The Hip

Question 1

How many extensor muscle does the hip have?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

Name the 4 extensor muscles of the hip:

Answer 2

Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings- semi-membranous, semi-tendinous, biceps femoris (long and short head).
Gluteus medius (posterior fibres)
Adductor Magnus (hamstring part)

Question 3

Gluteus maximus origin

Answer 3

Fascia covering gluteus medius

Lateral surface of ilium behind posterior gluteal line

Question 4

Gluteus maximus insertion

Answer 4

Posterior aspect of the iliotibial tract of fascia lata 
Gluteal tuberosity (posterior of femur)

Question 5

Semi-membranosus origin

Answer 5

ischial tuberosity

Question 6

Semi- membranosus insertion

Answer 6

Medial tibial condyle

Question 7

Semi- tendinosus origin

Answer 7

Ischial tuberosity

Question 8

Semi-tendinosus insertion

Answer 8

Medial surface of proximal tibia

Question 9

Biceps femoris long head origin:

Answer 9

Ischial tuberosity

Question 10

Biceps femoris short head origin

Answer 10

Lateral lip of linea aspera

Question 11

Biceps femoris both heads insertion

Answer 11

Head of fibula

Question 12

Gluteus medius origin

Answer 12

Lateral surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines.

Question 13

Gluteus medius insertion

Answer 13

Lateral facet on the greater trochanter.

Question 14

Adductor Magnus (hamstring) origin

Answer 14

Ischial tuberosity

Question 15

Adductor Magnus (hamstring) insertion

Answer 15

Adductor tubercle and linea aspera

Question 16

What are the prime extensors of the hip?

Answer 16

Gluteus maximus and the hamstring muscles