5 Questions
Which muscle is responsible for flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the hip, as well as flexing and medially rotating the knee?
Sartorius
Which muscle has its origin at the iliac fossa and is responsible for hip flexion?
Iliacus
Where does the pectineus muscle insert?
Back of the femur, just below the lesser trochanter
Which muscle has its origin at the rectus femoris and is responsible for flexing and medially rotating the knee?
Rectus femoris
What is the origin of the quadriceps femoris muscle known as the straight head?
Above the acetabulum
Study Notes
Hip and Knee Muscles
- The iliopsoas muscle is responsible for flexing, abducting, and laterally rotating the hip, as well as flexing and medially rotating the knee.
Iliacus Muscle
- The iliacus muscle has its origin at the iliac fossa and is responsible for hip flexion.
Pectineus Muscle
- The pectineus muscle inserts at the pectineal line of the femur.
Rectus Femoris Muscle
- The rectus femoris muscle originates at the anterior inferior iliac spine and is responsible for flexing and medially rotating the knee.
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle
- The quadriceps femoris muscle, specifically the rectus femoris, has its origin at the anterior inferior iliac spine, known as the straight head.
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