Muscle Origin And Insertions Flashcards
What is the origin and insertion of the rectus femoris
Origin - anterior inferior iliac spine and ilium of pelvis
Insertion - patella
What is the origin and insertion of the vastus lateralis
Origin - greater trochanter and lateral lip of linea aspera of femur
Insertion - patella
What is the origin and insertion of the vastus medialis
Origin - intertrochanteric line and medial lip of linea aspera of femur
Insertion - patella
What is the origin and insertion of the vastus intermedius
Origin - anterior and lateral surfaces of femoral shaft
Insertion - patella
What is the origin and insertion of the semitendinosus
Origin - ischial tuberosity of pelvis
Insertion - medial surface of tibia
What is the origin and insertion of the semimembranosus
Origin - ischial tuberosity
Insertion - medial tibial condyle
What is the origin and insertion of the biceps femoris
Origin - ischial tuberosity and linea aspera on posterior surface of femur
Insertion - head of fibula
What is the origin and insertion of the gastrocnemius
Origin - lateral femoral condyle and medial femoral condyle
Insertion - calcaneus
What is the origin and insertion of the tibialis anterior
Origin - lateral surface of tibia
Insertion - medial cuneiform bone and metatarsal 1
What is the origin and insertion of the soleus
Origin - soleal line of tibia
Insertion - calcaneus
What is the origin and insertion of the lattisimus dorsi
Origin - spinous processes of T7-T12, iliac crest, inferior three ribs
Insertion - intertubercular sulcus of humerus
What is the origin and insertion of the rectus abdominis
Origin - crest of pubis bone
Insertion - xiphoid process of sternum, costal cartilage of ribs 5-7
What is the origin and insertion of the external obliques
Origin - external surface of ribs 5-12
Insertion - anterior half of iliac crest, pubic tubercle
What is the origin and insertion of the internal obliques
Origin - iliac crest
Insertion - lower four ribs
What is the origin and insertion of the deltoid
Origin - lateral third of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
Insertion - deltoid tuberosity of humerus