Muscles to Memorize (Lower)

Question 1

Sartorius

Answer 1

Origin anterior sup iliac spine
Insert medial tibia
Action abduct/rotate thigh, flex hip/knee

Question 2

(Quadriceps Femoris)
Rectus Femoris

Answer 2

Origin anterior inf iliac spine
Insert tibial tuberosity
Action hip flexion/knee exten

Question 3

(Hamstrings)
Biceps Femoris

Answer 3

Origin ischial tuberosity/linea aspera
Insert fibula head, lateral tibial condyle
Action hip exten/knee flex

Question 4

(Hamstrings)
Semitendinosus/Semimembrinosus

Answer 4

Booth Originate in ischial tuberosity, tendon inserts into tibia membrane Inserts into tibial medial condyle, Action is hip exten/knee flex

Question 5

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 5

Origin Dorsal ilium, sacrum, coccyx
Insert Gluteal tuberosity/iliotib tract
Action extend hip, lateral rotation

Question 6

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 6

Origin iliac crest and ant/sup iliac spine
Insert iliotib tract
Action abduct thigh

Question 7

Gracilis

Answer 7

Origin pubis and ischial ramus
Insert medial tibia
Action abduct thigh

Question 8

Tibialis Anterior Action

Answer 8

dorsiflex

Question 9

Fibularis Longus Action

Answer 9

plantar flex/eversion

Question 10

Extensor Digitorum Longus Action

Answer 10

dorsiflex/extend toes

Question 11

Soleus and Gastrocnemius

Answer 11

Soleus originates superior tibia/fibula, Gastro originates at femur condyles

Insert posterior calcaneus
Action plantar flex