Thigh Origin and Insertion Quiz

Question 1

Sartorius

Answer 1

Origin: Ant. Sup. Iliac Spine

Insertion: Medial proximal shaft of Tibia

Question 2

Rectus Femoris

Answer 2

Origin: Ant. Inf. Iliac spine, Superior Acetabulum

Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon

Question 3

Vastus Medialis

Answer 3

Origin: Linea Aspera, Intertrochanteric line

Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity via patellar tendon

Question 4

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 4

Origin: Proximal 2/3 of anterior femoral shaft

Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity via patellar tendon

Question 5

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 5

Origin: Linea Aspera, Lateral greater trochanter

Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity via patellar tendon

Question 6

Tensor Fascia Lata

Answer 6

Origin: Ant. Sup. Iliac Spine

Insertion: Iliotibial tract

Question 7

Pectineus

Answer 7

Origin: Superior Pubic Ramus

Insertion: Proximal linea Aspera

Question 8

Adductor Longus

Answer 8

Origin: Superior Pubic Ramus, Anterior pubic Symphysis

Insertion: Linea Aspera

Question 9

Adductor Brevis

Answer 9

Origin: Inferior Pubic Ramus

Insertion: Linea Aspera

Question 10

Gracilis

Answer 10

Origin: Inferior Pubic Ramus below Pubic Symphysis

Insertion: Medial Proximal Surface of Tibia