Massage Therapy hip/thigh muscles

Select the three borders of the endangerment site of the femoral triangle.

The three borders of the femoral triangle are the inguinal ligament superiorly, the sartorius muscle laterally, and the adductor longus muscle medially.

What is the insertion point for the quadriceps muscle group?

tibial tuberosity via the patellar tendon

Select all of the hamstring muscles that create action on the coxal AND tibiofemoral joints.

semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris

What is the name of the action that occurs when the femur is moved anteriorly through the sagittal plane?

Flexion

Name the insertion point of the psoas (major & minor) muscle.

lesser trochanter of the femur

Select the answer that lists ALL of the quadricep muscles.

rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. 

Select the answer that lists ALL of the hamstring muscles.

Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus. 

What is the only quadriceps muscles that crosses over two joints?

rectus femoris

What bony landmark is the insertion point for both the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?

Greater Trochanter

What is the only muscle within the adductor group of the thigh that crosses over two joints?

gracilis

All of the origin points for the adductor muscle group of the thigh originate from what location?

the pelvis, specifically the pubis and ischium bones

The 'deep six' lateral hip rotators are located deep to which muscle?

gluteus maximus

What common lateral hip rotator inserts on the anterior surface of the sacrum and is associated with sciatica?

Piriformis

What two muscles are associated with the iliopsoas muscle?

iliacus, psoas major

The biceps femoris attaches on the _____ side of the tibiofemoral joint.

lateral side

Which hamstring muscle(s) attach(es) on the medial side of the tibiofemoral joint?

semitendinosus and semimembranosus

The origin point for all of the hamstring muscles is ____.

ischial tuberosity

The origin point for the rectus femoris muscle is the ______.

AIIS

The origin point for the sartorius muscle is the ______.

ASIS

What nerve can travel above, below, or through the piriformis of the hip?

Sciatica

Pick the answer that only lists actions that can happen at the coxal joint.

flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation

What muscles are responsible for flexion at the coxofemoral joint?

iliopsoas (psoas major and iliacus) and the rectus femoris

The quadricep muscle group is located on the _____ portion of the thigh.

Anterior

The hamstring muscle group is located on the ___ portion of the thigh.

posterior

The adductor muscle group is located on the ____ portion of the thigh.

Medial

The iliotibial tract is located on the ____ portion of the thigh.

Lateral

What muscle is also known at the 'tailor muscle' and creates the '#4' when one crosses their legs?

Sartorius

Name the three deep quadricep muscles from most medial to the most lateral.

Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, and Vastus Lateralis

Select the three borders of the endangerment site of the femoral triangle

inguinal ligament superiorly, the adductor longus muscle medially, and the sartorius muscle laterally. 

What is the insertion point for the quadriceps muscle group?

tibial tuberosity

Select all of the hamstring muscles that create action on the coxal AND tibiofemoral joints.

semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris,