Posterior Lower Appendage

Question 1

Soleus

Answer 1

Origin: tibia and fibula
Insertion: Through the calcaneal tendon to the calcaneal tuberosity
Action: plantar flexion

Question 2

Gastrocnemius

Answer 2

Origin: medial and lateral condyles of the femur
Insertion: Through the calcaneal tendon to the calcaneal tuberosity
Action: Plantar flexion assist flexion of knee

Question 3

Gluteus medius

Answer 3

Origin: lateral surface of the ilium
Insertion: greater trochanter
Action: abduction of the hip

Question 4

Gluteus maximus

Answer 4

Origin: sacrum, coccyx, and ilium
Insertion: gluteal tuberosity of the femur
Action: extensor of the hip

Question 5

Semitendinosus

Answer 5

Origin: ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Tibia
Action: Flexion of the knee

Question 6

Semimembranosus

Answer 6

Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Medial Condyle Tendon
Action: Flexion of the leg and knee

Question 7

Biceps femoris

Answer 7

Origin: long head - ischial tuberosity, Short head - femur
Insertion: lateral head of the fibula
Action: Flexion of the Knee