Muscular System Last one

Question 1

Biceps Femoris

Answer 1

Origin: Tuberosity of Ischium
Insert: Patella, tibia, and shank fascia
Action: Abductor of thigh and flexor of shank

Question 2

Caudofemoralis

Answer 2

Origin: Transverse process of 2nd and 3rd caudal vertebrae
Insert: Patella
Action: Abductor of thigh, extensor of shank

Question 3

Gluteus Maxmimus

Answer 3

Origin: Transverse process of last sacral and first caudal vertebrae
Insertion: Fascia lata and slightly on greater trochanter
Action: Abductor of Thigh

Question 4

Gluteus Medius

Answer 4

Origin: Crest and Lateral Surface of Illium and transverse process of last sacral vertebrae
Insertion: Greater Trochanter
Action: Abductor of Thigh

Question 5

Gastrocnemius

Answer 5

Origin: Surface of fascia, femur, tendon and fascia of plantaris
Insertion: Calcaneus
Action: Extensor of foot.

Question 6

Soleus

Answer 6

Origin: Fibula
Insertion: Calcaneus
Action: Extensor of Foot

Question 7

Tibialis Caudalis

Answer 7

Origin: Fibula, Tibia and Fascia
Insertion: Scaphoid and Medial Cuneiform of ankle
Action: Extensor of Foot