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Origin: Long head- ischial tuberosity Short head- linea asperaInsertion: Head of fibula
- Semitendinosus
- Tubialis posterior
- Sartorius
- Flexor digitorum longus
- Biceps femoris

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Origin: Lumbar vertebraeInsertion: Lesser trochanter of femur
- Gluteus maximus
- Vastus medialis
- Psoas major
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Piriformis
Correct Answer

A. Psoas major
3.

Origin: Lateral and medial condyles of femurInsertion: Calcaneus by way of calcaneal tendon
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
- Tibialis anterior
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Gluteus maximus
Correct Answer

A. Gastrocnemius
4.

Origin: iliac fossaInsertion: lesser trochanter
- Gluteus maximus
- Iliacus
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Gluteus medius
- Vastus medialis
Correct Answer

A. Iliacus
5.

Origin: Anterior sacrumInsertion: Greater trochanter of femur
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Piriformis
- Rectus femoris
- Gracilias
- Sartorius
Correct Answer

A. Piriformis
6.

Origin: Iliac crest, sacrum, coccyxInsertion: Iliotibial tact and linia aspera
- Iliacus
- Gluteus maximus
- Piriformis
- Adductor longus
- Gracilias
Correct Answer

A. Gluteus maximus
7.

Origin: Anterior inferior illiac spineInsertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
- Vastus lateralis
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus medialis
- Sartorius
Correct Answer

A. Rectus femoris
8.

Origin: Anterior superior iliac spineInsertion: Medial surgace of tibia
- Vastus medialis
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Vastus intermedius
- Gluteus medias
- Sartorius
Correct Answer

A. Sartorius
9.

Origin: Iliac crestInsertion: Tibia by way of iliotibial tract
- Psoas major
- Iliacus
- Gluteus maximus
- Tenor fasciae latae
- Piriformis
Correct Answer

A. Tenor fasciae latae
10.

Origin: Anterior femurInsertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Gluteus maximus
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus medialis
- Tibialis posterior
Correct Answer

A. Vastus intermedius
11.

Origin: Head of fibula and medial border of tibiaInsertion: Calcaneus by way of calcaneal tendon
- Gastrocnemius
- Peroneus longus
- Extensor hallucis longus
- Soleus
- Psoas major
Correct Answer

A. Soleus
12.

Origin: IliumInsertion: Greater trochanter of femur
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus maximus
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Piriformis
- Rectus femoris
Correct Answer

A. Gluteus medius
13.

Origin: Ischial tuberosityInsertion: Medial surface and condyle of tibia
- Semimembranosus
- Tibialis posterior
- Gastrocnemius
- Semitendinosus
- Adductor manus
Correct Answer(s)

A. Semimembranosus
A. Semitendinosus
14.

Origin: Greater trochanter and Linea asperaInsertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus medialis
- Gluteus medius
- Sartorius
- Vastus lateralis
Correct Answer

A. Vastus lateralis
15.

Origin: Inferior ramus of pubic and ischiumInsertion: Linea aspera
- Adductor longus
- Gracilis
- Adductor magnus
- Sartorius
- Vastus medialis
Correct Answer

A. Adductor magnus
16.

Origin: Pubic symphysis and Inferior ramus of pubicInsertion: Linea aspera
- Adductor longus
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Gracilias
- Vastus lateralis
- Satorius
Correct Answer(s)

A. Adductor longus
A. Gracilias
17.

Origin: Head and body of fibula, lateral condyle of tibiaInsertion: 1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform
- Tibialias anterior
- Extensor halluscis longus
- Fibularis longus
- Fibularis brevis
- Extensor digitorum longus
Correct Answer(s)

A. Fibularis longus
A. Fibularis brevis
18.

Origin: Lateral condyle and body of tibiaInsertion: 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal
- Extensor digitorum longus
- Tibilais anterior
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis
- Extensor hallucis longus
Correct Answer(s)

A. Extensor digitorum longus
A. Tibilais anterior
A. Extensor hallucis longus

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Lower Limb Muscles

Origin: Long head- ischial tuberosity Short head- linea asperaInsertion: Head of fibula

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Origin: Lumbar vertebraeInsertion: Lesser trochanter of femur

Origin: Lateral and medial condyles of femurInsertion: Calcaneus by way of calcaneal tendon

Origin: iliac fossaInsertion: lesser trochanter

Origin: Anterior sacrumInsertion: Greater trochanter of femur

Origin: Iliac crest, sacrum, coccyxInsertion: Iliotibial tact and linia aspera

Origin: Anterior inferior illiac spineInsertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Origin: Anterior superior iliac spineInsertion: Medial surgace of tibia

Origin: Iliac crestInsertion: Tibia by way of iliotibial tract

Origin: Anterior femurInsertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patella ligament

Origin: Head of fibula and medial border of tibiaInsertion: Calcaneus by way of calcaneal tendon

Origin: IliumInsertion: Greater trochanter of femur

Origin: Ischial tuberosityInsertion: Medial surface and condyle of tibia

Origin: Greater trochanter and Linea asperaInsertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Origin: Inferior ramus of pubic and ischiumInsertion: Linea aspera

Origin: Pubic symphysis and Inferior ramus of pubicInsertion: Linea aspera

Origin: Head and body of fibula, lateral condyle of tibiaInsertion: 1st metatarsal and 1st cuneiform

Origin: Lateral condyle and body of tibiaInsertion: 1st cuneiform and 1st metatarsal