1. 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