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What is the primary action of the Quadriceps Femoris group at the knee joint?
What is the primary action of the Quadriceps Femoris group at the knee joint?
Which muscle in the Quadriceps Femoris group is located on the anterior surface of the femur?
Which muscle in the Quadriceps Femoris group is located on the anterior surface of the femur?
Which action is performed by the Gracilis muscle?
Which action is performed by the Gracilis muscle?
What is the common point of origin for both Adductor Longus and Gracilis muscles?
What is the common point of origin for both Adductor Longus and Gracilis muscles?
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Which of the following muscles assists in hip flexion?
Which of the following muscles assists in hip flexion?
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What is the primary action of the Adductor Brevis muscle at the hip?
What is the primary action of the Adductor Brevis muscle at the hip?
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Which muscle does NOT insert into the Tibial Tuberosity?
Which muscle does NOT insert into the Tibial Tuberosity?
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Which muscle is part of the second layer of adductor muscles?
Which muscle is part of the second layer of adductor muscles?
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What action is primarily associated with the Gluteus Maximus muscle?
What action is primarily associated with the Gluteus Maximus muscle?
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Which muscle is responsible for abduction at the hip joint?
Which muscle is responsible for abduction at the hip joint?
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Which of the following muscles assists with lateral rotation of the femur at the hip?
Which of the following muscles assists with lateral rotation of the femur at the hip?
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What is the origin of the Gluteus Medius muscle?
What is the origin of the Gluteus Medius muscle?
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Which muscle stabilizes the hip joint when the contralateral leg is raised?
Which muscle stabilizes the hip joint when the contralateral leg is raised?
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Which muscle attaches to the Iliotibial Tract?
Which muscle attaches to the Iliotibial Tract?
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What is a primary action of the Tensor of Fascia Lata?
What is a primary action of the Tensor of Fascia Lata?
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Which of the following muscles is located in the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Which of the following muscles is located in the posterior compartment of the thigh?
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What is the primary action of the Iliopsoas muscle on the femur?
What is the primary action of the Iliopsoas muscle on the femur?
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Which muscle originates from the ASIS of the ilium?
Which muscle originates from the ASIS of the ilium?
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Which muscle is part of the Quadriceps Femoris group?
Which muscle is part of the Quadriceps Femoris group?
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What common action do the muscles of the quadriceps perform on the tibia?
What common action do the muscles of the quadriceps perform on the tibia?
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Which muscle assists in maintaining flexion of the hip?
Which muscle assists in maintaining flexion of the hip?
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From which locations do the iliopsoas muscles originate?
From which locations do the iliopsoas muscles originate?
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What is the insertion point of the Sartorius muscle?
What is the insertion point of the Sartorius muscle?
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Which muscle extends the leg at the knee?
Which muscle extends the leg at the knee?
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What is the main action of the Adductor Magnus at the hip?
What is the main action of the Adductor Magnus at the hip?
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Where does the hamstring component of the Adductor Magnus originate?
Where does the hamstring component of the Adductor Magnus originate?
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What action does the Semimembranosus perform at the knee?
What action does the Semimembranosus perform at the knee?
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Which muscle is part of the hamstrings that has its insertion on the tibia?
Which muscle is part of the hamstrings that has its insertion on the tibia?
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Which two adductor muscles can be identified in the medial thigh?
Which two adductor muscles can be identified in the medial thigh?
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What is the primary action of the Biceps Femoris at the hip?
What is the primary action of the Biceps Femoris at the hip?
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What structure marks the origin of the Semitendinosus muscle?
What structure marks the origin of the Semitendinosus muscle?
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Which muscle of the hamstrings primarily performs knee flexion?
Which muscle of the hamstrings primarily performs knee flexion?
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Study Notes
Muscles of Gluteal Region
- Gluteus Maximus: Originates from Ilium, Sacrum, Coccyx; inserts into Iliotibial Tract and Femur; responsible for hip extension and assists in lateral rotation.
- Gluteus Medius: Begins at Ilium and attaches to the Greater Trochanter of the Femur; facilitates hip abduction and stabilizes hip/pelvis during contralateral leg elevation.
- Gluteus Minimus: Originates at Ilium and inserts at the Greater Trochanter; performs similar actions as Gluteus Medius.
- Piriformis: Originates from Sacrum, attaches to Greater Trochanter; primarily responsible for lateral rotation at the hip.
- Tensor of Fascia Lata: Starts near ASIS on the Ilium and attaches to Iliotibial Tract; aids in hip abduction, flexion, and stabilization when standing.
Thigh Muscles: Three Compartments
- Anterior compartment contains muscles responsible for hip flexion and knee extension.
- Medial compartment consists of muscles primarily involved in hip adduction.
- Posterior compartment contains muscles that extend the hip and flex the knee.
Anterior Thigh Muscles
- Iliopsoas: Comprised of Psoas Major (origin: lumbar vertebrae) and Iliacus (origin: Ilium); primary flexor of the hip.
- Sartorius: Originates from ASIS of Ilium, inserts into Tibia; flexes the hip and knee.
- Quadriceps Femoris: Group includes Rectus Femoris (flexes hip and extends knee) and three Vastus muscles—Lateralis, Medialis, Intermedius—all responsible for knee extension.
Medial Thigh Muscles (Adductors)
- Gracilis: Originates from Pubis, inserts into Tibia; facilitates hip adduction and knee flexion.
- Adductor Longus: Attached from Pubis to Femur (Linea Aspera); primarily aids in hip adduction.
- Pectineus: Originates from Pubis, positioned to assist in hip adduction and flexion.
- Adductor Brevis: Starts at Pubis and attaches to Femur; responsible for hip adduction.
- Adductor Magnus: Dual function; adductor component aids in hip adduction, while hamstring component extends hip.
Posterior Thigh Muscles (Hamstrings)
- Semitendinosus: Originates at Ischial Tuberosity, inserts into Tibia; extends hip and flexes knee.
- Semimembranosus: Also starts at Ischial Tuberosity; primarily extends the hip and flexes the knee.
- Biceps Femoris: Made of long head (origin: Ischial Tuberosity) and short head (origin: Femur, Linea Aspera); extends hip and flexes the knee, while short head flexes the knee only.
Summary of Actions at Hip & Knee Joints
- Hip Joint: Gluteal muscles facilitate extension, lateral rotation, abduction, and stabilization.
- Knee Joint: Anterior muscles flex the hip and extend the knee, while posterior muscles extend the hip and flex the knee.
Key Focal Points
- Anterior thigh muscles include Rectus Femoris and Iliopsoas; focal point is to identify "I-S" relationships.
- Medial thigh has a focal point on adductors denoted by “G.A.P.” for Gracilis, Adductor Longus, and Pectineus.
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This quiz covers the anatomy of the gluteal and thigh muscles, including the gluteal region and the compartments of the thigh. You will learn about the major muscles such as the Gluteus Maximus, Medius, and Minimus, as well as their functions and actions at the hip and knee joints. Test your knowledge on these crucial components of human anatomy!
