knls240 muscle quiz 3

Gluteus Maximus ACTION

Muscle responsible for extension, lateral rotation, and abduction of the thigh

Gluteus Maximus ORIGIN

Originating from the posterior ilium, sacrum, and coccyx

Gluteus Maximus INSERTION

Inserting at the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Gluteus Medius ACTION

Muscle responsible for abduction and medial rotation of the thigh

Gluteus Medius ORIGIN

Originating from the lateral surface of the ilium

Gluteus Medius INSERTION

Inserting at the greater trochanter of the femur

Gluteus Minimus ACTION

Muscle responsible for abduction and medial rotation of the thigh

Gluteus Minimus ORIGIN

Originating from the lateral surface of the ilium

Gluteus Minimus INSERTION

Inserting at the greater trochanter of the femur

Gracilis ACTION

Muscle responsible for adduction of the thigh, flexion of the knee, and medial rotation of the leg

Gracilis ORIGIN

Originating from the inferior ramus and body of the pubis

Gracilis INSERTION

Inserting at the medial surface of the tibia

Adductor Magnus ACTION

Muscle responsible for adduction, flexion, and lateral rotation of the thigh

Adductor Magnus ORIGIN

Originating from the inferior ramus of the pubis, the ischial ramus, and the ischial tuberosity

Adductor Magnus INSERTION

Inserting at the linea aspera of the femur

Adductor Longus ACTION

Muscle responsible for adduction, flexion, and medial rotation of the thigh

Adductor Longus ORIGIN

Originating from the pubis near the pubic symphisis

Adductor Longus INSERTION

Inserting at the linea aspera of the femur

Adductor Brevis ACTION

Muscle responsible for adduction and medial rotation of the thigh

Adductor Brevis ORIGIN

Originating from the inferior ramus and body of the pubis

Adductor Brevis INSERTION

Inserting at the linea aspera of the femur

Pectineus ACTION

Muscle responsible for adduction, flexion, and medial rotation of the thigh

Pectineus ORIGIN

Originating from the superior ramus of the pubis

Pectineus INSERTION

Inserting at the linea aspera of the femur

Piriformis ACTION

Muscle responsible for lateral rotation of the thigh when the hip is extended

Piriformis ORIGIN

Originating from the lateral surface of the sacrum

Piriformis INSERTION

Inserting at the greater trochanter of the femur

Rectus Abdominus ACTION

Muscle responsible for flexion and rotation of the lumbar region of the vertebral column

Rectus Abdominus ORIGIN

Originating from the pubic crest and pubic symphisis

Rectus Abdominus INSERTION

Inserting at the xiphoid process and ribs 5-7