Lower Limb Muscles Origin Insertion and Action
What is the origin of the gastrocnemius muscle?
Ischial tuberosity
Where does the iliopsoas muscle originate from?
Ilium
What is the insertion of the rectus femoris muscle?
Femur
Where does the biceps femoris muscle originate from?
Fibula
What is the action of the tibialis anterior muscle?
Ankle dorsiflexion
What is the origin of the soleus muscle?
Tibia
Where does the gluteus maximus muscle insert?
Femur and iliotibial band
What is the action of the adductor magnus muscle?
Hip adduction
Where does the tibialis posterior muscle originate from?
Tibia and fibula
What is the insertion of the quadriceps femoris muscles?
Patella and tibial tuberosity