Muscles Of The Body Flashcards
Tibialis Anterior…?
O- Tibia
I- first tarsal and metatarsal
Flex and inverts foot
(Lower limb)
Fibularis Longus…?
O- tibia, fibula
I- metatarsals
Flex the foot
(Lower limb)
Extensor Digitorum Longus…?
O- Tibia and Fibula
I- Distal toes 2-5
Extends toes and flexes foot
Soleus…?
O- Tibia and Fibula
I- Calcaneus
Plantar flexes foot
(One is medial and other is lateral)
Gastrocnemius…?
O- Femur
I- Calcaneus via Tendon
Plantar flexes foot and flexes lower leg
Calcaneal Tendon…?
Aka Achilles Tendon
Connecting to calcaneus
Biceps femoris…?
O- Ischium
I- Fibula and Tibia
Extends the thigh, flexes the leg
Part of the Hamstring Group
Semitendinosus…?
O- Ischium
I- Tibia
Extends the thigh, flexes the leg
Part of the Hamstring Group
Semimembranosus…?
O- Ischium
I- Tibia
Extends the thigh, flexes the leg
Part of the Hamstring Group
Gluteus Medius…?
O- Ilium
I- Femur
Abduct thigh, steadies pelvis
Gluteus Maximus…?
O- Sacrum and Ilium
I- Femur (gluteal tuberosity)
Extends thigh, rotates outward
Big butt muscle
Adductor Magnus…?
O- Pubic Bone
I- Femur
Addicts thigh