abductors + adductors Flashcards
1
Q
what are the *ABDUCTOR muscles?
A
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteis Minimus
- Tensor Fascia Lata
2
Q
Gluteus Medius
A
origin- illium superior gluteal line
insertion- greater trochanter
3
Q
Gluteus Minimus
A
origin- illium inferior (lesser) gluteal line
insertion- greater trochanter
4
Q
how do you palpate the glute med?
A
- find IC
- move down
- medial rotate (resist)
5
Q
abductors
A
origin- illium (TFL ASIS)
insertions- greater trochanter (TFL ITB)
6
Q
adductors
A
origin - pubis (magnus also ischial tuberosity)
insertions- femoral shaft:
* pectineus
* brevis
* longus
* magnus
(magnus also adductor tubercle)
- gracillis further to medial tibial condyle
7
Q
What are the adductor muscles?
A
- pectineus
- adductor brevis
- adductor longus
- adductor magnus
- Gracilis