OIAs Muscles that move the thigh (8)

Question 1

1. Posterior Muscles
   i. Gluteus maximus

Answer 1

1. O: post. surface of ilium, sacrum & coccyx
2. I: post. femur
3. A: extension of leg at hip, straighten leg when walking, raises body from
   sitting position, laterally rotates thigh

Question 2

1. Posterior Muscles
   ii. Gluteus Medius: under G. maximus

Answer 2

1. O: lateral surface of ilium
2. I: greater trochanter of femur
3. A: abducts, medially rotates thigh

Question 3

1. Posterior Muscles
   iii. Tensor Fascial Latae

Answer 3

1. O: ilium
2. I: lateral condyle of tibia
3. A: flexes, abducts thigh

Question 4

2. Adductor Muscles
   i. Adductor longus

Answer 4

1. O: pubic bone
2. I: posterior surface of femur

Question 5

2. Adductor Muscles
   ii. Adductor magnus

Answer 5

1. O: ischial tuberosity
2. I: femur

Question 6

2. Adductor Muscles
   iii. Gracilis

Answer 6

1. O: pubic bone
2. I: medial surface of tibia