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 “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 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)