Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Rectus Femoris Muscle, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis Muscle

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Muscles that cross the hip joint and flex the thigh. Sartorius*** longest muscle in the body and crosses both the hip and knee joint (anterior) Illiacus comes from the iliac fossa and ala of sacrum. They both insert into the lesser trochanter of the femur via the iliopsoas tendon. It is the prime mover in thigh flexion and in flexing the trunk. Winds around the medial aspect of the knee and inserts into medial aspect of the tibia. Flexes, abducts and laterally rotates the thigh, also flexes the knee (weakly) Anterior inferior iliac spine and superior margin of acetabulum. Linea aspera, medial supracondylar line, inter- trochanteric line. Anterior and lateral surfaces of shaft of femur. Inserts into the patella and tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament. Muscles of the medial compartment of the thigh groin muscles: superficial group. Inferior ramus and body of pubis and ischial ramus. Along the lesser trochanter to the linea aspera on posterior femur.