Q15 Sartorius

Question 1

Briefly describe the muscle and give the position of this muscle

Answer 1

A long strap like superficial muscle which crosses from lateral to medial side of the anterior aspect of the thigh. Known as the Tailor’s muscle

Question 2

State the proximal attachment

Answer 2

ASIS

Question 3

State the distal attachment

Answer 3

Pes anserine tendon anteriomedial aspect of the proximal shaft of tibia

Question 4

Name the nerve that supplies this muscle

Answer 4

Femoral nerve L2-3

Question 5

Give the action(s) of this muscle

Answer 5

Flexion, Abduction and Lateral rotation of the hip
Flexion of the Knee
Medially Rotates the flexed Knee