Anatomy: Muscles of the Lower Limb Flashcards
(208 cards)
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Plantaris
What is the function of the muscles of the posterior thigh?
Extensors of the thigh and flexors of the leg
What is the function of gluteus medius and minimus?
Abduct and medially rotate the thigh at the hip joint
Name the muscles of the medial thigh
Adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, obturator externus, gracilis
Name the proximal attachment of sartorius
ASIS
What muscle does the inferior gluteal neuromuscular bundle supply?
Gluteus maximus
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Superior gemelli
What is the distal attachment of the iliotibial tract?
Gerdy tubercle (lateral aspect of the lateral tibial condyl)
Name the proximal attachment of long head of biceps femoris
Ischial tuberosity
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Iliacus
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Fibularis longus
Name the muscles of the anterior thigh
Pectineus, iliopsoas (psoas major + iliacus), sartorius, quadriceps femoris
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Extensor hallucis longus
What is the inferior boundary of the gluteal region?
Gluteal fold/sulcus
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Soleus
If a patient’s right side of pelvis drops when the patient stands on their left leg, what does this indicate?
Weakness of the left gluteal muscles
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow?

Flexor digitorum longus
Name the proximal attachment of semimembranosus
Ischial tuberosity
Name the distal attachment of obturator femoris
Intertrochanteric crest
What is the function of gracialis?
Adduction of the thigh at the hip, weak flexion of leg at knee
Which nerve supplies the hamstring part of adductor magnus?
Tibial nerve
Name the distal attachment of semitendinosus
Medial surface of superior part of tibia
Where is the gluteal region located?
Between the back and the posterior thigh and is posterior to the pelvis
Name the proximal attachment of adductor brevis
Body of pubis and inferior pubic rami












































