Anatomy Flashcards
border of the femoral triangle superiorly
inguinal ligament
border of the femoral triangle laterally
sartorius
border of the femoral triangle medially
adductor longus
floor of the femoral triangle laterally
iliopsoas
floor of the femoral triangle medially
pectineus
anagram to remember the contents of the femoral triangle (laterally to medially)
N nerve
A artery
V vein
y lymph
what is the femoral sheath made of
short tube of transversalis and iliopsoas fascia
what does the femoral sheath contain
femoral artery and vein
where does the femoral nerve form
lumbar plexus (L2,3,4)
what does the femoral canal contain
deep inguinal lymph nodes and adipose tissue
proximal attachment of the iliopsoas
iliac fossa and lumbar transverse processes
distal attachment of the iliopsoas
lesser trochanter of the femur
action of the iliopsoas
flexion at the hip
nerve supply to the iliopsoas
anterior rami of lumbar spinal nerves
proximal attachment of the sartorius
ASIS
distal attachment of the sartorius
medial surface of the proximal tibia
action of the sartorius
flexion of the hip and knee
nerve supply to sartorius
femoral nerve
proximal attachment to 3/4 quads
shaft of femur
proximal attachment of rectus femoris
ASIS
distal attachments of quads
patella (quadriceps tendon), tibial tuberosity (patellar tendon)
action of the quads
extension of the knee
nerve supply of the quads
femoral nerve
name the superficial muscles in the glutes
maximus, medius, minimus
what do the gluteal muscles allow the thigh to do
extend abduct rotate medially