Muscles of the Hip, Leg, & Foot
Hip Gluteus Maximus Butt Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Maximus Function: Extends and rotates the thigh Origin: Pelvis and sacrum Insertion: Femur (posterior)
Gluteus Medius Function: Extends and rotates the thigh Sits above the gluteus maximus Origin: pelvis (posterior) Insertion: top of femur
Upper Leg Sartorius Quadriceps Muscles Hamstring Muscles “Hacky-Sack” Muscle Quadriceps Muscles Quads Hamstring Muscles Hammies
Sartorius Function: flexes lower leg Longest muscle in the body (anterior) Origin: pelvis Insertion: medial side of tibia
Quadriceps Muscles Quadriceps 4 muscles make up the “Quad” on the anterior side of leg Function: Extends the leg & knee and flexes of the hip & thigh
Quadriceps Origin: Lower part of the pelvis and top of the femur Insertion: patella (knee cap) Rectus Femoris Located next to the sartorius Vastus Lateralis Located on the outside of your thigh Vastus Medialis (VMO) Located on the inside of your thigh Vastus Intermedius Located next to the vastus lateralis
Hamstring Muscles Function: Flexes the leg and extends the thigh 3 muscles make up the hamstring It is located on the posterior side of the leg Function: Flexes the leg and extends the thigh
Hamstring Muscles Origin: Back of Pelvis Insertion: Tibia (inside & outside) Biceps Femoris Outside hamstring muscle Semimembranosus Inside hamstring muscle Semitendinosus Middle hamstring muscle
Lower Leg Gastrocnemius (Calf) Tibialis Anterior Extensor Digitorum Longus Peroneus Longus Peroneus Brevis
Gastrocnemius Function: (posterior) extends or depresses the foot when standing or walking; points the foot down Origin: bottom of the femur Insertion: heel bone (calcaneus)
Tibialis Anterior Function: flexes the foot muscle on your shin bone Origin: Tibia Insertion: Metatarsal
Extensor Digitorum Longus Function: Moves your toes/digits 2-5 Origin: top of tibia and fibula Insertion: Phalanges (2-5) Located next to tibialis anterior on the outside of the leg
Peroneus Longus Function: Flexes the foot; arch support muscle (side of leg) Origin: Fibula Insertion: Big toe (1st metatarsal)
Peroneus Brevis Function: Flexes foot; arch support muscle Origin: shaft of fibula Insertion: your little toe (outside lower leg)