abductors + adductors Flashcards

1
Q

what are the *ABDUCTOR muscles?

A
  • Gluteus Medius
  • Gluteis Minimus
  • Tensor Fascia Lata
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Gluteus Medius

A

origin- illium superior gluteal line
insertion- greater trochanter

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Gluteus Minimus

A

origin- illium inferior (lesser) gluteal line
insertion- greater trochanter

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4
Q

how do you palpate the glute med?

A
  • find IC
  • move down
  • medial rotate (resist)
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5
Q

abductors

A

origin- illium (TFL ASIS)
insertions- greater trochanter (TFL ITB)

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6
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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
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7
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What are the adductor muscles?

A
  • pectineus
  • adductor brevis
  • adductor longus
  • adductor magnus
  • Gracilis
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