Pelvis/Thigh Flashcards
Origin
Iliac:inner surface of the ilium
Lower borders of the transverse process L1-L5 sides of the bodies T12-L5 and base of the sacrum
Insertion
Lesser trochanter of the femur
Psoas major
Origin
Anterior inferior iliac spine of the ilium and groove above acetabulum
Insertion
Superior aspect of the patella and patella tendon to the tibial tuberosity
Rectus femoris
Origin
Posterior one fourth of the iliac crest, posterior of sacrum and coccyx and fascia of lumbar area
Insertion
Oblique ridge on lateral side of greater trochanter and iliotibial band of the fascia latae
Gluteus maximus
Origin
Long head: ischial tuberosity
Short head: lower half of the lines aspersions and lateral condyloid ridge
Insertion
Lateral condylar of the tibia and head of the fibula
Biceps femoris
Origin
Ischial tuberosity
Insertion
Posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle
Semimembranosus
Origin
Edge of ramus of the pubis, ischium and ischial tuberosity
Insertion
Length of the linea aspera, inner condyloid ridge and adductor tubercle
Adductor Magnus
Origin
Length of the linea aspera and medial condyloid ridge
Insertion
Medial half of upper border of patella and patella tendon to the tibial tuberosity
Vastus medialis
Origin
Medial head: posterior surface of the medial femoral condyle
Lateral head: posterior surface of the lateral femoral condyle
Insertion
Posterior surface of the calcaneus
Gastrocnemius
Origin
Upper two thirds of the lateral surface of tibia
Insertion
Inner surface of medial cuneiform and first metatarsal bone
Tibialis anterior