anatomy Flashcards
what are the superficial muscles of the gluteal region
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
tensor fascia latae
action of superficial muscles of the gluteal region
extensors, abductors and medial rotators of thigh
nerve innervating superficial muscles of the gluteal region
all by superior gluteal nerve other than gluteus Maximus innervated by inferior gluteal nerve
what is the origin of gluteus medius
between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines of the ilium
what is the origin of gluteus minimus
between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines of the ilium
insertion of gluteus medius AND minimus
greater trochanter of the femur
where does superior gluteal nerve exist?
Leaves pelvic cavity via the greater sciatic foramen superior to piriformis
what is the route of superior gluteal nerve?
Passes between gluteus minimus and gluteus medius
what are the deep muscles of the gluteal region
piriformis
obturator internus
gemelli
quadratus femoris
action of deep muscles of the gluteal region
lateral rotators of thigh and hip stabilisers
what nerves innervate deep muscles of the gluteal region
nerves from sacral plexus
where does nerve enter/ exist pelvis & perineum?
greater and lesser sciatic foramen
what are the ligaments covering/ forming lesser sciatic foramen?
sacrotuberous and sacrospinous ligaments
what are the nerves that exit at the pelvis/ gluteal region
Sciatic (L4-S3)
Pudendal (S2-S4)
Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh (S1-S3)
what place does Pudendal (S2-S4) nerve supply
perineum
what area does posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh (S1-S3) supply?
skin over posterior thigh
popliteal fossa
lateral perineum
upper medial thigh
what is the larges nerve of the body
Sciatic (L4-S3)
where does Sciatic (L4-S3) nerve exist
Leaves pelvis through great sciatic
foramen inferior to piriformis
how does sciatic (L4-S3) nerve run anatomically
Runs posterior to the acetabulum at
the level of the ischium
when and what does sciatic nerve separate
distal thigh
tibial nerve & common fibular
what does sciatic (L4-S3) nerve supply?
- posterior thigh, all leg and foot muscles
- most of the skin via tibial and common fibular braches
what are the superior, medial, and lateral boundaries of the femoral triangle?
superior – inguinal ligament
medially – adductor longus
laterally – sartorius
what are the floor and roof boundaries of the femoral triangle?
floor – iliopsoas and pectineus
roof – deep fascia (fascia lata)
what are the contents of the femoral triangle?
Femoral Nerve
Femoral Artery
Femoral Vein
Lymphatics
what are the 2 actions of the anterior compartment of the thigh
flexors of the thigh
extensor of the leg
what nerve supply the anterior compartment of the thigh?
femoral (L2, L3, L4) nerve except psoas major (L1,L2,L3)
which muscles are the flexors of the thigh?
pectineus
iliopsoas
sartorius
which muscle is the extensor of the leg
quadriceps femoris
a. Rectus femoris (superficial)
b. Vastus lateralis (lateral)
c. Vastus intermedius (deep)
d. Vastus medialis (medial)
what is the action of the medial compartment of the thigh
adductors of thigh
what nerve supplies the medial compartment of the thigh?
obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4) except hamstring part of adductor magnus (tibial nerve)
which muscles are the adductors of the thigh
adductor longus
adductor brevis
adductor magnus
gracilis
obturator externus
what are the 2 actions of the posterior compartment of the thigh
extensor of the thigh
flexor of the leg
what nerve supplies the posterior compartment of the thigh
tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2) except short head biceps femoris (common fibular division of sciatic)
which muscles are the extensor of the thigh
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
which muscles are the flexor of the leg
biceps femoris
what are the actions of the anterior compartment of the leg
dorsiflexors of ankle
extensors of toes
what nerve supplies the anterior compartment of the leg
deep fibular nerve (L4, L5)
which muscles are the dorsiflexors of the ankle
tibialis anterior
extensor digitorum longus
extensor hallucis longus
fibularis tertius
which muscles are the extensors of toes
extensor digitorum longus (lateral 4 digits)
extensor hallucis longus (great toe)
what are the actions of the lateral compartment of the leg
evert foot
weakly plantarflex ankle
what nerve supplies the lateral compartment of the leg
superficial fibular nerve (L5, S1, S2)
which muscles evert the foot?
fibularis longus
fibularis brevis
which muscles weakly plantar flex ankle?
fibularis longus
fibularis brevis
what are the actions of the posterior compartment of the leg?
Superficial group - plantarflexors of ankle
Deep group – flexors of toes & plantarflexors of ankle
which nerve supplies posterior compartment of the leg
tibial nerve
which muscles are superficial group/ plantarflexors of ankle
gastrocnemius
soleus
plantaris
which muscles are deep group/flexors of toes & plantarflexors of ankle
popliteus
flexor hallucis longus
flexor digitorum longus
tibialis posterior
what type of joint is the hip joint
synovial ball and socket joint where head of femur attaches to acetabulum
what are the ligaments around hip joint
iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral
what are the blood supply of the hip?
- medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries from profunda femoris (deep femoral artery)
- artery to head of femur from obturator artery