Origins + insertions of muscles that surround the thigh Flashcards
What is the origin and insertion of the Short head of the bicep femoris?
Origin - Supracondylar line of the femur (linea aspera)
Insertion - Head of fibula.
What is the origin and insertion of plantaris?
Origin - Lateral supracondylar line of the femur.
Insertion - Calcanues.
What is the origin and insertion of Vastus lateralis?
Origin - Lateral lip of linea Aspera.
Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.
What is the origin and insertion of the Vastus medialis?
Origin - Medial lip of linea aspera.
Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.
What is the origin and insertion of the Vastus intermedius?
Origin - Anterior shaft of the femur.
Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.
What is the origin and insertion of the Articularis Genu?
Origin - Front of the distal femur.
Insertion - Knee joints fibrous joint capsule.