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Muscles Lower extremity

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- 1What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGluteus Medius
O: ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal line
I: Greater Trochanter of Femur
A: Abduction and Medial rotation at (HIP)
- 2What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionTensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)
O: iliac crest anterior superior iliac spine
I: iliotibial tract
Actions:
- Extension of (KNEE)
- Lateral rotation of (LEG) through iliotibial tract
- *Abduction and Medial rotation of (THIGH)
- 3What is labeled #3iliotibial tract (IT BAND)

- 4What is labeled #4 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGluteus Maximus
O: iliac crest, posterior gluteal lines, Sacrum, and Coccyx
I: iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of femur
Actions:
- Extension and Lateral rotation (HIP)
- Stabilize the extended (KNEE)
- Abduction (HIP) ONLY superior fibers
- 5What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGluteus Medius
O: ilium between posterior and anterior gluteal line
I: Greater Trochanter of Femur
A: Abduction and Medial rotation at (HIP)
- 6What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGluteus Minimus
O: Between Inferior and anterior gluteal lines
I: Greater Trochanter of Femur
A: Abduction and Medial rotation (HIP)
- 7What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionObturator Externus
O: Obturator Foramen
I: Trochanteric Fossa of Femur
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Adduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
- 8What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionObturator Internus
O: Obturator Foramen
I: Greater Trochanter of Femur
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Adduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
- 9What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGluteus Minimus
O: Between Inferior and anterior gluteal lines
I: Greater Trochanter of Femur
A: Abduction and Medial rotation (HIP)
- 10What is labeled #5 (Look at where they point {Two Muscles}) - Origin - Insertion - ActionGemellus Superior/Inferior
Superior:
O: ischial spine
I: Greater trochanter
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Abduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
Inferior:
O: ischial Tuberosity
I: Greater trochanter
A: Lateral rotation and abduction (HIP)
- 11What is labeled #6 - Origin - Insertion - ActionQuadratus Femoris
O: Ischial Tuberosity
I: Intertrochanteric Crest
A: Lateral rotation (HIP)
- 12What is labeled #4 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPiriformis
O: Anterolateral surface of Sacrum
I: Greater trochanter of femur
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Abduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
- 13What is labeled #1 (Possible reasoning of back pain) - Origin - Insertion - ActionPsoas Major (Strongest when Short)
O: Lumbar Vertebrae
I: Lesser Trochanter
Actions:
- Flexion (HIP)
- *If worked with iliacus can perform flexion at the Intervertebral Joints
- 14What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - Actioniliacus (Strongest when Short)
O: iliac fossa
I: Lesser Trochanter
Actions:
- Flexion (HIP)
- *If worked with Psoas Major can perform flexion at the Intervertebral Joints
- 15What is labeled #3Inguinal Ligament

- 16What is labeled #1- Origin - Insertion - ActionRectus Femoris
O: Anterior inferior iliac spine and Superior Acetabulum rim of ilium
I: Tibial tuberosity
Actions:
- Extension (KNEE)
- Flexion (HIP)
- 17What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionTensor Fasciae Latae
O: iliac crest anterior superior iliac spine
I: iliotibial tract
Actions:
- Extension of (KNEE)
- Lateral rotation of (LEG) through iliotibial tract
- *Abduction and Medial rotation of (THIGH)
- 18What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionSartorius
O: Anterior Superior iliac spine
I: Medial part of the Tibia near the Tibial Tuberosity
Actions:
- Flexion (KNEE)
- Abduction, Flexion, and Lateral Rotation (HIP)
- 19What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPsoas Major(Strongest when Short)
O: Lumbar Vertebrae
I: Lesser Trochanter
Actions:
- Flexion (HIP)
- *If worked with Psoas Major can perform flexion at the Intervertebral Joints
- 20What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - Actioniliacus (Strongest when Short)
O: iliac fossa
I: Lesser Trochanter
Actions:
- Flexion (HIP)
- *If worked with Psoas Major can perform flexion at the Intervertebral Joints
- 21What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionAdductor Magnus
O: Inferior Ramus of Pubis ischial tuberosity
I: Linea Aspera and Adductor Tubercle of Femur
Actions:
- Adduction (HIP)
- Anterior part = Flexion/Medial rotation
- Posterior part = Extension
- 22What is labeled #4- Origin - Insertion - ActionAdductor Brevis
O: Inferior ramus of Pubis
I: Linea Aspera of Femur
A: Adduction and Flexion (HIP)
- 23What is labeled #5 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPectineus
O: Superior Ramus of Pubis
I: Pectineal line of Femur
A: Flexion and Adduction (HIP)
- 24What is labeled #6 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGracilis
O: Inferior Ramus of Pubis
I: Medial surface of Tibia
Actions:
- Flexion and Medial rotation (KNEE)
- Adduction and Medial rotation (HIP)
- 25What is labeled #7 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPiriformis
O: Anterolateral surface of Sacrum
I: Greater trochanter of femur
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Abduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
- 26What is labeled #8 - Origin - Insertion - ActionObturator Internus
O: Obturator Foramen
I: Greater Trochanter of Femur
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Adduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
- 27What is labeled #9 - Origin - Insertion - ActionObturator Externus
O: Obturator Foramen
I: Trochanteric Fossa of Femur
Actions:
- Lateral rotation and Adduction (HIP)
- Maintain stability and integrity (HIP)
- 28What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionRectus Femoris
O: Anterior inferior iliac spine and Superior Acetabulum rim of ilium
I: Tibial tuberosity
Actions:
- Extension (KNEE)
- Flexion (HIP)
- 29What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionVastus Lateralis
O: Anterior/Inferior to the Greater Trochanter
I: Tibial Tuberosity
A: Extension (Knee)
- 30What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionVastus Medialis
O: Entire length of Linea Aspera of Femur
I: Tibial Tuberosity
A: Extension (Knee)
- 31What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionRectus Femoris
O: Anterior inferior iliac spine and Superior Acetabulum rim of ilium
I: Tibial tuberosity
Actions:
- Extension (KNEE)
- Flexion (HIP)
- 32What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionVastus Lateralis
O: Inferior to the Greater Trochanter
I: Tibial Tuberosity
A: Extension (KNEE)
- 33What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionVastus Medialis
O: Entire length of the Linea Aspera of Femur
I: Tibial Tuberosity
A: Extension (KNEE)
- 34What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionVastus Intermedius
O: Anterior, Lateral surface of Femur and Linea Aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity
A: Extension (KNEE)
- 35What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionBiceps Femoris (Short Head)
O: Linea Aspera of Femur
I: Head of Fibula and Lateral condyle of Tibia
Actions:
- Flexion (KNEE)
- Extension and Lateral rotation (HIP)
- 36What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionSemitendinosus
O: Ischial Tuberosity
I: Proximal/Medial surface of Tibia
Actions:
- Flexion (KNEE)
- Extension and Medial rotation (HIP)
- 37What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionBiceps Femoris (Long Head)
O: Ischial Tuberosity
I: Head of Fibula and Lateral Condyle of Tibia
Actions:
- Flexion (KNEE)
- Extension and Lateral rotation (HIP)
- 38What is labeled #4 - Origin - Insertion - ActionSemimembranosus
O: Ischial Tuberosity
I: Posterior surface of Medial Condyle of Tibia
Actions:
- Flexion (KNEE)
- Extension and Medial rotation (HIP)
- 39What is labeled #5 - Origin - Insertion - ActionSartorius
O: Anterior Superior iliac spine
I: Medial surface of the tibia
Actions:
- Flexion (KNEE)
- Abduction, Flexion and Lateral rotation (HIP)
- 40What is labeled #6 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPopliteus
O: Lateral condyle of Femur
I: Posterior Surface of Proximal Tibial Shaft
Actions:
- Medial rotation of Tibia (KNEE)
- Lateral rotation of Femur (KNEE)
-Flexion (KNEE)
- 41What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPlantaris
O: Lateral Supracondylar Ridge
I: Posterior Portion of Calcaneus
Actions:
- Plantar Flexion (KNEE)
- Flexion (KNEE)
- 42What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGastrocnemius (Medial Head)
O: Femoral Condyles
I:Calacneus (via Calcaneal Tendon)
Actions:
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- Flexion (Knee)
- 43What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionGastrocnemius (Lateral Head)
O: Femoral Condyles
I:Calacneus (via Calcaneal Tendon)
Actions:
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- Flexion (Knee)
- 44What is labeled #4 - Origin - Insertion - ActionSoleus
O: Head and Proximal shaft of Fibula
I: Calcaneus (via Calcaneal Tendon)
Actions:
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- Postural muscle when standing
- 45What is labeled #5Calcaneal Tendon

- 46What is labeled #7 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPlantaris

- 47What is labeled #8 - Origin - Insertion - ActionPopliteus
O: Lateral Condyle of Femur
I: Posterior surface of Proximal Tibial Shaft
Actions:
- Medial rotation (Tibia)
- Lateral Rotation (Fibula)
- Flexion (Knee)
- 48What is labeled #9 - Origin - Insertion - ActionSoleus
O: Head and Proximal shaft of Fibula
I: Calcaneus (via Calcaneal Tendon)
Actions:
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- Postural muscle when standing
- 49What is labeled #10 (CUT)Gastrocnemius

- 50What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionTibialis Posterior
O: Interosseous membrane and Shafts of Tibia and Fibula
I: Navicular, Cuneiforms, Cuboid, Second, Third, and Fourth Metatarsal Bones
Actions:
- Inversion (Foot)
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- 51What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionFibularis Longus
O: Head and Proximal shaft of Fibula
I: Base of First metatarsal bone and Medial Cuneiform
Action:
- Eversion (Foot)
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- Supports ankle and longitudinal and transvers arches
- 52What is labeled #3 - Origin - Insertion - ActionFibularis Brevis
O: Midlateral Margin of Fibula
I: Base of Fifth Metatarsal Bone
Action:
- Eversion (Foot)
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- 53What is labeled #4 - Origin - Insertion - ActionTibialis Posterior
O: Lateral condyle and proximal shaft of Fibula
I; Base of First metatarsal bone and Medial Cuneiform
Action:
- Plantar flexion (Ankle)
- Inversion (Foot)
- 54What is labeled #1 - Origin - Insertion - ActionFibularis Longus
O: Head and Proximal shaft of Fibula
I: Base of First metatarsal bone and Medial Cuneiform
Action:
- Eversion (Foot)
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- Supports ankle and longitudinal and transvers arches
- 55What is labeled #2 - Origin - Insertion - ActionFibularis Brevis
O: Midlateral Margin of Fibula
I: Base of Fifth Metatarsal Bone
Action:
- Eversion (Foot)
- Plantar Flexion (Ankle)
- 56What is labeled #4 - Origin - Insertion - ActionCalcaneal Tendon

- 57What action does the Extensor Digitorum Brevis do?Extension at metatarsophalangeal joints
1-4 - 58What actions does the Abductor Hallicus do?Abduction at metatarsophalangeal joints of the great toe (1st)
- 59What actions does the Flexor digitorum brevis do?Flexion of proximal interphalangeal joints of toes 2-5
- 60What actions does the Abductor digiti mini do?Abduction and Flexion at metatarsophalangeal joints of toe 5
- 61What actions does the Quadratus Plantae do?Flexion at joints 2-5
- 62What actions does the Lumbricals (4) do?- Flexion at metatarsophalangeal joints
- Extension at interphalangeal joints of toes 2-5 - 63What actions does the Flexor Hallicus Brevis do?Flexion at metatarsophalangeal joint of great toe (1st)
- 64What actions does the Adductor Hallicus do?Adduction and Flexion at metatarsophalangeal joint of great toe (1st)
- 65What actions does the Flexor digiti minimi brevis do?Flexion at metatarsophalangeal joint of toe 5
- 66What actions does the Dorsal Interossei (4) do?- Abduction (Metatarsophalangeal joints 3-4)
- Flexion (Metatarsophalangeal joints)
- Extension (Interphalangeal joints 2-4) - 67What actions does the Plantar Interossei (3) do?- Adduction (metatarsophalangeal joints 3-5)
- Flexion (Metatarsophalangeal joints)
- Extension (Interphalangeal Joints) - 68How many pairs of Spinal nerves are there?31 Pairs
- 69Which root is more posterior?Dorsal Root
- 70Which root is more anterior?Ventral Root
- 71Which nerve starts it all for the lower extremity nerves?Lumbar Plexus
- 72Which nerve does sensory innervations for both - Anteromedial thigh - Medial Leg and FootFemoral Nerve
- 73Which nerve does sensory innervations for both - Medial ThighObturator Nerve
- 74What nerve splits into 2 and is for both the - Posterior Thigh -LegSciatic Nerve
- 75Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervation of both - Posterior surface of leg - Plantar surface of footTibial Nerve
- 76Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervations for the Anterolateral of the legCommon Fibular(Peroneal) Nerve
- 77Which nerve is responsible for sensory innervations for both - Anterior of the leg - Dorsum of the footDeep Fibular (Peroneal) Nerve
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