Write these down and study for the Mink Quiz #4 Muscles of the Hindlimb Origin Insertion Action *Gluteus Maximus Posterior ilium, coccyx, sacrum Vertebrae Extends, laterally rotates and abducts thigh Gluteus Medius Ilium and Vertebrae Femur Rotates medially and abducts the thigh *Sartorius Ilium Patella and Tibia Adduct, rotate, and flex the femur Extends the tibia Rectus Femoris Flexes hip, extends knee Gracilis Pubis Tibia Adducts hip, medially rotates and flexes leg *Semimembranosus Ischium Femur and Tibia Extends thigh Flexes and medially rotates leg Adductor Femoris Pubis and Ischium Adducts and extends thigh Adductor Longus Adduct and extends thigh Pectineus Adducts, medially rotates, and flexes hip *Gastrocnemius Calcaneous Plantar flexion of the foot * Will be on the muscle identification portion of the test