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Unit 3 Kines Knee

Knee - Origin, Insertion, & Action

TermDefinition
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis Action: Knee Extension (4)
Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, and Popliteus Action: Knee Flexion and Internal Rotation (3)
Gastrocnemius Action: Knee Flexion
Gracilis Action: Weak knee flexion and internal rotation
Biceps Femoris Action: Knee Flexion and External Rotation
Gracilis Origin: Anteromedial edge of the pubic ramus
Gastrocnemius Origin: Posterior condyles of femur
Popliteus Origin: Posterior surface of lateral condyle of femur
Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, and Biceps Femoris Origin: Ischial Tuberosity (3)
Vastus Medialis Origin: Length of femur, medial condyloid ridge
Vastus Intermedius Origin: Upper anterior surface of femur
Vastus Lateralis Origin: Intertrochanteric line, greater trochanter
Rectus Femoris Origin: Anterior, inferior iliac spine, groove above acetabulum
Rectus Femoris Insertion: Superior patella, tibial tuberosity
Vastus Lateralis Insertion: Lateral border of patella, tibial tuberosity
Vastus Intermedius Insertion: Upper border of patella, tibial tuberosity
Vastus Medialis Insertion: Medial half of upper border of patella, tibial tuberosity
Semitendinosus Insertion: Anterior medial surface of tibia
Semimembranosus Insertion: Posteromedial surface of tibial condyle
Popliteus Insertion: Upper posterior medial surface of tibia
Gastrocnemius Insertion: Posterior calcaneus
Gracilis Insertion: Anterior medial surface of the tibia, just below the medial condyle
Biceps Femoris Insertion: Lateral condyle of tibia, fibular head
Created by: alander2020
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