Anatomy Flashcards
What is the Muscles of Anterior Compartment of Thigh.
Iliopsoas Muscle
Sartorius
Tensor Fascia Lata:
Quadriceps femoris,
Insertion of Iliopsoas Muscle
Lesser trochanter
Origin of iliopsoas muscle
Ilicus iliac bone
Psoas major T12-L5
Action of iliopsoas muscle
strong flexor of the hip joint
Sartorius
Origin
Insertion
Action
SAIS
Superior anterior of tibia
Flexor, Abductor, Lateral rotator (Hip). Flexor (Knee)
Considered to be a Gluteal muscle
Tensor fascia Lata
Action of tensor fascia lata
Flexion, Abduction, Internal rotation of Hip. It also tenses the fascia lata.
the most medial and superficial muscle
Gracilis
Inferior rami of the pubis and pubic symphysis.
Origin of the gracilis
crosses both Hip and Knee joints
Gracilis
Adductor magnus
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
Gracilis
the largest and deepest (most posterior) muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh
Gracilis
Adductor magnus
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
most posterior) muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh.
Adductor magnus
Medial compartments of the thigh
Gracilis
Adductor magnus
Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
Origin
Insertion
Action of adductor magnus
Two parts
Adductor part :ischeaopupic ramus :addiction of thigh
Hamstring part:extension of thigh
Medial lip of LA to the Adductor tubercle (Above ME).
Insertion of adductor magnus
Medial lip of LA to the Adductor tubercle (Above ME).
Linea aspera
Medial epicondyle