Leg Muscles Origin and Insertion

Which Gluteus muscle inserts on the gluteal tuberosity?

• gluteus medius

• gluteus minimus

• gluteus maximus

The origin on the gluteus maximus is

• iliac crest

• gluteal tuberosity

• Greater trochanter

• Lesser trochanter

On which bone does the tensor fasciae latae insert?

• ilium

• fibula

• tibia

• femur

Which two muscles insert on the greater trochanter?

• gluteus medius

• gluteus minimus

• gluteus maximus

• adductors

Which adductors insert on the tibia?

• Adductor group

• Gracilis

Which group of muscles extends from the ischial tuberosity to the posterior tibia and fibula?

• Flexors

• Adductors

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

Which muscle inserts on the medial shaft of the femur?

• sartorius

• gracilis

• adductors

• tensor fasciae latae

Which muscle crosses over from the iliac crest to the medial side of the tibial tuberosity?

• gracilis

• sartorius

• rectus femoris

• biceps femoris

Which muscle group extends from the ilium to the tibial tuberosity?

• Hamstrings

• Glutes

• Quadriceps

• Adductors

Which muscle inserts on digits 2-5 (toes)?

• fibularis

• Extensor digitorum longus

• tibialis anterior

• gastrocnemius