Hip and Upper leg muscles

Which TWO muscles would be considered part of the quadriceps?

• rectus femoris

• semitendinosus

• vastus medialis

• vastus tibialis

The gluteus medius muscle is named based on its ________ and _______.

• Relative size

• Shape

• Action

• Location

• Number of origins

What number is labeled as rectus abdominus?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 7

• Hamstring
• Quadriceps
• Gastronecmius
• Satorius

#12

• gracilis

• sartorius

• vastus medialis

• iliopsoas

Looking at this muscles: where is its origin?

• pubis of hip

• femur

• tibia

• lumbar

Answer explanation

Remember

Origin is the heavy "non-moveable" bone.

While insertion is the light "moveable" bone.

Identify the muscle

• gastrocnemius

• semitendinosis

• biceps femoris

• semimembranosis

Which muscle is #1?

• vastus medialis
• vastus lateralis
• sartorius
• tensor fascia latae

Looking at this muscles: what is its action?

• extension of hip

• dorsiflexion

• adduction

• abduction

Answer explanation

Correct! The muscle in question is known as the "adductor longus"!!!

O: medial length of the femur

I: patellar ligament

A: Extends the knee

• Vastus Medialis (quad)

• Vastus Lateralis (quad)

• Biceps Femoris (hami)

• Rectus Femoris (quad)

Answer explanation

Hint: "medial length of femur"