Lower Limb muscles

Question 1

Iliopsoas

Answer 1

• Proximal attachment:
  Anterior of lumbar vertebrae
  Ilium (Iliac fossa)
• Distal attachment
  Medial aspect of proximal femur
• Function
  Hip Flexion
  Moves the femur

Question 2

Gluteals

Answer 2

• Proximal attachment:
  Outer surface of ilium and sacrum (pelvis)
• Distal attachment:
  Lateral and Posterior aspects of proximal femur
  Back of upper part of upper bone in leg
• Functions
  Hip extension and hip abduction

Question 3

Adductors

Answer 3

• Proximal attachment:
  Pubis
• Distal attachment:
  Medial Femur
• Function:
  Hip adduction

Question 4

Quadriceps femoris

Answer 4

• Proximal attachment
  Anterior femur
  Anterior ilium
• Distal attachment
  Tibial tuberosity
• Function:
  Knee extension
  Hip Flexion

Question 5

Hamstrings

Answer 5

• Proximal attachment
  Ischial tuberosity
• Distal attachment
  Posterior (medial and lateral) tibia
• Function
  Hip extension
  Knee flexion

Question 6

Tibialis anterior

Answer 6

• Proximal attachment
  Proximal ⅔ of tibia
• Distal attachment
  Top of 1st metatarsal
• Function
  Dorsiflexion of foot
  Raising toes not heels

Question 7

Gastrocnemius

Answer 7

• Proximal attachment:
  Posterior (medial and lateral) distal femur
• Distal attachment:
  Calcaneus
• Function:
  Foot plantar flexion
  Raising on toes or pointing feet)
  Knee flexion

Question 8

Soleus

Answer 8

• Proximal attachment
  Posterior proximal tibia
• Distal attachment
  Calcaneus
• Function
  Foot plantar flexion