Unit 2 Flash Cards
2nd order for Semimembranosus M*
Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Posterior Surface of Medial Condyle of Tibia
Action Extends thigh and Flexes Leg
Innervation: Tibial Division of Sciatic N (L4-S1)
2nd Order of Semitendinosus M*
Origin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Proximal Medial surface of Tibia
Action: Extends thigh and flexes leg
Innervation: Tibial division of sciatic N
2nd Order of Tibialis Posterior M*
Origin: Fibula, tibia, and interosseus membrane
Insertion: Metatarsals II-IV, navicular bone, cuboid bone, all cuneiforms
Action: Plantarflexes foot; inverts foot
Innervation: Tibial Nerve
2nd order of Adductor Longus M*
Origin: Pubis near Pubic Symphisis
Insertion: Linea Aspira of Femur
Action: Adducts thigh; flexes thigh
Innervation: Obturator N
2nd order of Tibialis Anterior M*
Origin: Lateral Condyle and Proximal shaft of Tibia; Interosseus membrane
Insertion: Metatarsal I and 1st (medial) cuneiform
Action: Dorsiflexes foot; inverts foot
Innervation: Deep Fibular N
2nd order of Fibularis Tertius M*
Origin: Anterior Distal surfac of fibula; interosseus membrane
Insertion: Base of metatarsal V (pinky toe)
Action: Dorsiflxes and weakly everts foot
Innervation: Deep Fibular N
2nd order of Gastrocnemius
Origin: Superior posterior surfaces of lateral and medial condyles of femur
Insertion: Calcaneus (heel) via calcaneus tendon (Achilles)
Action: Flexes Leg; plantar flexes foot
Innervation: Tibial N
2nd Order of Pectineus M*
Origin: Pectineal Line of Pubis
Insertion: Pectineal Line of Femur
Action: ADDucts thigh ; flexes thigh
Innervation: Femoral Nerve or Obturator N
2nd Order of Gracilis M*
Origin: Inferior Ramus and Body of Pubis
Insertion: Linea Aspira of Femur
Action: Adducts thigh and flexes thigh; flexes leg
Innervation: Obturator Nerve
2nd Order of Tensor Fascia Latae M*
Origin: Iliac Crest and lateral surface of Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
Insertion: Iliotibial Band (IT Band)
Action: Abducts thigh; medially rotates thigh
Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve
2nd Order of Rectus Femoris M *
Origin: Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Insertion: Quadriceps Tendon to patella and patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity
Action: Extends leg; flexes thigh
Innervation: Femoral Nerve
Muscles in the Anterior Compartment of the thigh
Quadriceps Femoris MM Rectus Femoris M Vastus Lateralis M Vastus Medialis M Vastus Intermedius M
Sartorius M
Iliopsoas M
Lateral Compartment of the thigh
Tensor Fascia Latae M Iliotibial Tract (or Band)
Adductor (Medial) compartment of the thigh
Addctor Brevis M Adductor Longus M Adductor Magnus M (adductor and hamstring parts) Gracilis M Pectineus M Obturator N
What structures lie within the Femoral Triangle?
Femoral Nerve
Femoral Artery
Femoral Vein
Posterior Thigh Structures
Biceps Femoris M (Short and Long Heads)
Semitendinosus M
Semimembranosus M
Sciatic N
Popliteal Region (Popliteal Fossa)
Popliteal A and V
Tibial N
Common Fibular N
Superior Medial Genicular Artery and Nerve
Superior Lateral Genicular Artery and Nerve
Inferior Medial Genicular Artery and Nerve
Inferior Lateral Genicular Artery and Nerv
Lateral Sural Cutaneous Nerve
Medial Sural Cutaneous nerve
Sural Nerve (Lateral and Medial Merge)
Anterior Compartment of the Leg
Tibialis Anterior M Fibularis Tertius M Extensor Hallucis Longus M Extensor Digitorum Longus M Deep Fibular N Anterior Tibial A & V Saphenous N Pes Ansernus
Lateral Compartment of the Leg
Fibularis Longus M
Fibularis Brevis M
Superficial Fibular N
Posterior Compartment of the leg (Superficial)
Triceps Surae MM Gastrocnemius M (Medial and Lateral Heads) Soleus M Plantarus M Small Saphenous V Achilles (or Calcaneal ) Tendon
Posterior Compartment of the leg (deep)
Popliteus M (Back of Knee) Flexor Digitorum Longus M Tibialis Posterior M Flexor Hallicus Longus M Posterior Tibial A&V Fibular A&V Tibial N
Ankle section
Superior Extensor Retinaculum ( Holds tendons)
Inferior Extensor Retinaculum (Holds tendons)
Deltoid Ligament
Lateral Ligament
Achilles Tendon
Dorsal Foot Section
Extensor Digitorum Brevis M Extensor Hallucis Brevis M Dorsalis Pedis Artery Arcuate Artery (Creates an Arc with Dorsalis Pedis) Dorsal Venous Arch Deep Fibular N Dorsal Interossei MM
Plantar Foot Section (Layer 1)
Plantar Aponeurosis
Flexor Digitorum Brevis M
Adductor Digiti Minimi M
Adductor Hallucis M