Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

3rd Year - MSK Lower Limb Anatomy > 1.2.6.2. Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh > Flashcards

1.2.6.2. Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh Flashcards

1
Q

What are the Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh, collectively known as?

A

The Hip Adductors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How many Muscles are in the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A
  1. Adductor Magnus Muscle
  2. Adductor Longus Muscle
  3. Adductor Brevis Muscle
  4. Obturator Externus Muscle
  5. Gracilis Muscle
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh innervated by?

A

The Obturator Nerve

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Where does the Obturator Nerve arise from?

A

The Lumbar Plexus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the Arterial supply of the Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

The Obturator Artery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the largest Muscle in the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

The Adductor Magnus Muscle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Where does the Adductor Magnus Muscle lie, in relation to the other Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

It lies Posteriorly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What 2 parts is the Adductor Magnus Muscle divided into?

A
  1. The Adductor part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle

2. The Hamstring part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Where does the Adductor Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle originate from?

A
  1. Inferior Rami of the Pubis

2. Rami of the Ischium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Where does the Adductor Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle attach distally??

A

Linea Aspera of the Femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Where does the Hamstring Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle originate from?

A

Ischial tuberosity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Where does the Hamstring Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle attach distally?

A
  1. Adductor Tubercle of the Femur

2. Medial Supracondylar Line of the Femur

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the function of the Adductor Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle?

A
  1. Adduction of the Hip Joint

2. Flexion of the Hip Joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the function of the Hamstring Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle?

A
  1. Adduction of the Hip Joint

2. Extension of the Hip Joint

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the innervation of the Adductor Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle?

A

The Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is the innervation of the Hamstring Part of the Adductor Magnus Muscle?

A

The Tibial Nerve (L4-S3)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

How is the Adductor Longus Muscle described?

A

As a long, flat Muscle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What does the Adductor Longus Muscle cover?

A
  1. The Adductor Brevis Muscle

2. The Adductor Magnus Muscle (partially)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What does the Adductor Longus Muscle form?

A

The Medial Border of the Femoral Triangle

21
Q

Where does the Adductor Longus Muscle originate from?

A

The Pubis

22
Q

What happens to the Adductor Longus Muscle as it travels?

A

It expands into a fan-shape

23
Q

Where does the Adductor Longus Muscle attach distally?

A

Broadly along the Linea Aspera of the Femur

24
Q

What is the function of the Adductor Longus Muscle?

A
  1. Adduction of the Hip Joint

2. Medial Rotation of the Hip Joint

25
Q

What is the innervation of the Adductor Longus Muscle?

A

The Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)

26
Q

How is the Adductor Brevis Muscle described?

A

A Short Muscle

27
Q

Where is the Adductor Brevis Muscle located?

A

Underneath the Adductor Longus Muscle

28
Q
  1. What does the Adductor Brevis Muscle lie between?

2. What is the significance of this?

A
  1. a) The Anterior Division of the Obturator Nerve
  2. b) The Posterior Division of the Obturator Nerve
  3. It can be used as an anatomical landmark to identify the branches above
29
Q

Where does the Adductor Brevis Muscle originate from?

A
  1. Body of the Pubis

2. Inferior Pubic Rami

30
Q

Where does the Adductor Brevis Muscle attach distally?

A

Linea Aspera of the Femur

Note - it attaches Proximally to the distal attachment of the Adductor Longus Muscle

31
Q

What is the function of the Adductor Brevis Muscle?

A

Adduction of the Hip Joint

32
Q

What is the innervation of the Adductor Brevis Muscle?

A

The Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)

33
Q

How large is the Obturator Externus Muscle, in relation to the other Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

It is one of the smaller Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh

34
Q

Where is the Obturator Externus Muscle located, in relation to the other Muscles of the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

It is located most superiorly

35
Q

Where does the Obturator Externus Muscle originate from?

A

Membrane of the Obturator Foramen, and adjacent Bone

36
Q

Where does the Obturator Externus Muscle travel?

A

Under the Neck of the Femur

37
Q

Where does the Obturator Externus Muscle attach distally?

A

Posterior Aspect of the Greater Trochanter

38
Q

What is the function of the Obturator Externus Muscle?

A

Lateral Rotation of the Hip Joint

39
Q

What is the innervation of the Obturator Externus Muscle?

A

The Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)

40
Q

What is the most Superficial Muscle in the Medial Compartment of the Thigh?

A

The Gracilis Muscle

41
Q

What Joints does the Gracilis Muscle cross?

A
  1. The Hip Joint

2. The Knee Joint

42
Q

Where does the Gracilis Muscle originate from?

A
  1. Inferior Rami of the Pubis

2. Body of the Pubis

43
Q

How does the Gracilis Muscle descend down the Leg?

A

Almost Vertically

44
Q

Where does the Gracilis Muscle attach distally?

A

Medial Surface of the Tibia

45
Q

What does the Gracilis Muscle attach distally between?

A
  1. Anteriorly - The Tendon of the Sartorius Muscle

2. Posteriorly - The Tendon of the Semitendinosus Muscle

46
Q

What is the function of the Gracilis Muscle?

A
  1. Adduction of the Hip Joint

2. Flexion of the Knee Joint

47
Q

What is the innervation of the Gracilis Muscle?

A

The Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)

48
Q

What is the Clinical Significance of the Gracilis Muscle?

A

It is sometimes transplanted into the Hand / Forearm to replace damaged Muscle

3rd Year - MSK Lower Limb Anatomy (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions