Muscle Lab 5 Insertion, Origin, Action (1) Flashcards
Biceps femoris
O - ischium
I - tibia and patella
A - abduct thigh; flex leg
Tensor fasciae latae
O - illium
I - fascia latae on gluteus medius and vastus lateralis
A - abduct thigh; extend leg
Gluteus Maximus
O - illium and sacrum
I - femur
A - abduct thigh
caudofemoralis
O - caudal vertebrae
I - femur (near patella)
A - abduct and extend thigh
Semitendinosus
O - ischium
I - tibia
A - extend thigh; flex leg
Gastrocnemius
O - femur
I - Calcaneus
A - extends ankle / hindfoot
Tibialis caudalis
O - fibula and tibia
I - metatarsals
A - extends ankle/ hindfoot
Peroneus group
O - fibula
I - metatarsals
A - 2 of 3 flex ankle/ hindfoot
Extensor digitorum longus
O - femur
I - base of phalanges
A- extends digits
Tibialis Craniais
tibialis anterior
O - tibia
I - 1st metatarsal
A - flex ankle; rotate foot laterally
Gluteus Medius
O - Illium
I - femur
A - abduct thigh
Gracilis
O - pubis and ischium
I - patella and tibia
A - adduct thigh
Sartorius
O - illium
I - patella and tibia
A - adduct thigh; extend knee
