Origin + Insertion: Leg Muscles

Question 1

What is the Origin of the Rectus Femoris?

Answer 1

AIIS

Question 2

What is the Origin of the Vastus Medialis

Answer 2

Medial Lip of Linea Aspera

Question 3

What is the Origin of the Vastus Lateralis?

Answer 3

Lateral Lip of Linea Aspera

Question 4

What is the Origin of the Vastus Intermedius?

Answer 4

Anterior + Lateral Shaft of Femur

Question 5

What is the Insertion of the Quadriceps?

Answer 5

Tibial Tuberosity Via Patella Tendon

Question 6

What is the Origin + Insertion of the Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?

Answer 6

Origin = Iliac Crest + AIIS
Insertion = Illiotibial Tract

Question 7

What is the Origin + Insertion of the Sartorius?

Answer 7

Origin = ASIS
Insertion = Proximal + Medial shaft of Tibia at Pes Anserinus

Question 8

What is the Origin + Insertion of the Pectineus?

Answer 8

Origin = Superior Ramus of Pubis
Insertion = Pectineal Line of Femur

Question 9

What is the Origin + Insertion of the Gracilis?

Answer 9

Origin = Inferior Ramus of Pubis
Insertion = Proximal + Medial shaft of Tibia at Pes Anserinus

Question 10

Where do all three hamstring muscles originate from?

Answer 10

Ischial Tuberosity

Question 11

What is the Insertion of the Bicep Femoris?

Answer 11

Head of Fibula

Question 12

What is the Insertion of the Semitendinosus?

Answer 12

Proximal + Medial shaft at Pes Anserinus

Question 13

What is the Insertion of the Semimembranosus?

Answer 13

Posterior aspect of medial condyle of tibia