Origins + insertions of muscles that surround the thigh

Question 1

What is the origin and insertion of the Short head of the bicep femoris?

Answer 1

Origin - Supracondylar line of the femur (linea aspera)

Insertion - Head of fibula.

Question 2

What is the origin and insertion of plantaris?

Answer 2

Origin - Lateral supracondylar line of the femur.

Insertion - Calcanues.

Question 3

What is the origin and insertion of Vastus lateralis?

Answer 3

Origin - Lateral lip of linea Aspera.

Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.

Question 4

What is the origin and insertion of the Vastus medialis?

Answer 4

Origin - Medial lip of linea aspera.

Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.

Question 5

What is the origin and insertion of the Vastus intermedius?

Answer 5

Origin - Anterior shaft of the femur.

Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.

Question 6

What is the origin and insertion of the Articularis Genu?

Answer 6

Origin - Front of the distal femur.

Insertion - Knee joints fibrous joint capsule.