Muscle Quiz 2 Flashcards
Biceps Femoris Origin
Ischial tuberosity of os coxa
Biceps Femoris Insertion
Head on fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Biceps femoris Action
Flexes leg at knee
Semitendinosus Origin
Ischial tuberosity of os coxa
Semitendinosus Insertion
Proximal tiba, medial to tibial tuberosity
Semitendinosus Action
Flexes leg at knee
Semimembranosus Origin
Ischial tuberosity of os coxa
Semimembranosus Insertion
Posterior medial condyle of the tibia
Semimembranosus Action
Flexes leg at knee
Rectus femoris Origin
Anterior inferior iliac spine and ilium above the acetabulum
Rectus femoris Insertion
Quadriceps tendon to the base of the patella and onto the tibial tuberosity
Rectus femoris Action
Flexes thigh at hip
Vastus lateralis Origin
Greater trochanter
Vastus lateralis Insertion
Quadriceps tendon to base of patella and onto the tibial tuberosity
Vastus lateralis Action
Extends leg at knee
Vastus medialis Origin
Intertrochanteric line
Vastus medialis Insertion
Quadriceps tendon to base of patella and onto the tibial tuberosity
Vastus medialis Action
Extends leg at knee
Vastus Intermedius Origin
Anterior and lateral surfaces of femur shaft
Vastus Intermedius Insertion
Quadriceps tendon to base of patella and onto the tibial tuberosity