Muscle Insertions Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus
I: IT band and gluteal tuberosity
Gluteus Medius
I: Lateral surface greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Minimus
I: Anterior surface greater trochanter of femur
Tensor Fascia Lata
I: IT band
Piriformis
I: superior border greater trochanter of femur
Superior Gemellus
I: Trochanteric fossa of femur via tendon of obturator internus
Obturator Internus
I: Trochanteric fossa of femur
Inferior Gemellus
I: Trochanteric fossa via tendon of obturator internus
Obturator Externus
I: Trochanteric fossa of femur
Quadratus Femoris
I: Quadratus tubercle of femur and area inferior to it
Semitendinosus
I: Superior part medial surface of tibia
Semimembranosus
I: posterior part of medial condyle of tibia
Biceps Femoris
I: lateral side head of fibula
Gastrocnemius
I: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Soleus
I: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Plantaris
I: Posterior surface of calcaneus via calcaneal bone
Popliteus
I: Posterior surface of tibia, superior to soleal line
Flexor Hallucis Longus
I: Base of distal phalanx of great toe