Muscles that Act on Both the Thigh and Leg OIAs Flashcards
1
Q
gracilis
A
O: inferior ramus of pubis
I: proximal medial surface of tibia
A: adducts thigh/hip and flexes leg/knee
2
Q
sartorius
A
O: ASIS
I: proximal media surface of tibia
A: flexes thigh and leg/knee and laterally rotates thigh/hip
3
Q
rectus femoris
A
O: AIIS
I: tibial tuberosity via the patella
A: extends leg/knee and flexes thigh/hip
4
Q
semitendinosus
A
O: ischial tuberosity
I: proximal medial surface of tibia
A: flexes leg/knee and extends thigh/hip
5
Q
semimembranosus
A
O: ischial tuberosity
I: proximal medial surface of tibia
A: flexes leg/knee and extends thigh/hip
6
Q
biceps femoris (Long Head)
A
O: ischial tuberosity
I: head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
A: flexes leg/knee and extends thigh/hip
