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1
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What is the origin of the Iliopsoas muscle?

A

Transverse processes and bodies of lumbar vertebrae; Iliac fossa of ilium

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What is the insertion of the Iliopsoas muscle?

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Lesser trochanter of femur

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What actions does the Iliopsoas muscle perform?

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Flexion of thigh at hip joint, flexion of trunk on the hip when sitting from a reclined position

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What is the innervation of the Iliopsoas muscle?

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Lumbar nerves L1-L3 (psoas major); Femoral n. (iliacus)

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What is the blood supply of the Iliopsoas muscle?

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Lumbar arteries, Subcostal a., iliolumbar a.

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What is the origin of the Sartorius muscle?

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Anterior superior iliac spine of ilium

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7
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What is the insertion of the Sartorius muscle?

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Upper medial surface of tibia

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What actions does the Sartorius muscle perform?

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Abduction of thigh, flexion of thigh, lateral rotation of thigh, flexion of leg

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What is the innervation of the Sartorius muscle?

A

Femoral N.

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10
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What is the blood supply of the Sartorius muscle?

A

Femoral artery

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What is the origin of the Rectus femoris muscle?

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Anterior inferior iliac spine of ilium

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What is the insertion of the Rectus femoris muscle?

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Tibial tuberosity of tibia via quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament

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What actions does the Rectus femoris muscle perform?

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Flexion of thigh, extension of leg

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What is the innervation of the Rectus femoris muscle?

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Femoral n.

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What is the blood supply of the Rectus femoris muscle?

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Profunda femoris, femoral a.

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What is the origin of the Vastus lateralis muscle?

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Greater trochanter of femur, linea aspera of femur

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What is the insertion of the Vastus lateralis muscle?

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Tibial tuberosity of tibia via quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament

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What action does the Vastus lateralis muscle perform?

A

Extension of leg

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What is the innervation of the Vastus lateralis muscle?

A

Femoral n.

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What is the blood supply of the Vastus lateralis muscle?

A

Femoral a., profunda femoris

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21
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What is the origin of the Vastus intermedius muscle?

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Anterolateral surface of femur

22
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What is the insertion of the Vastus intermedius muscle?

A

Tibial tuberosity of tibia via quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament

23
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What action does the Vastus intermedius muscle perform?

A

Extension of leg

24
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What is the innervation of the Vastus intermedius muscle?

A

Femoral n.

25
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What is the blood supply of the Vastus intermedius muscle?

A

Femoral a., profunda femoris

26
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What is the origin of the Vastus medialis muscle?

A

Linea aspera of femur

27
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What is the insertion of the Vastus medialis muscle?

A

Tibial tuberosity of tibia via quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament

28
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What action does the Vastus medialis muscle perform?

A

Extension of leg

29
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What is the innervation of the Vastus medialis muscle?

A

Femoral n.

30
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What is the blood supply of the Vastus medialis muscle?

A

Femoral a., profunda femoris

31
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What is the origin of the Gracilis muscle?

A

Body and inferior ramus of pubis

32
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What is the insertion of the Gracilis muscle?

A

Proximal medial surface of tibia (pes anserine)

33
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What actions does the Gracilis muscle perform?

A

Adduction of thigh, flexion of leg, medial rotation of leg when leg is flexed

34
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What is the innervation of the Gracilis muscle?

A

Obturator N.

35
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What is the blood supply of the Gracilis muscle?

A

Obturator a.

36
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What is the origin of the Pectineus muscle?

A

Superior ramus of pubis

37
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What is the insertion of the Pectineus muscle?

A

Between lesser trochanter of femur and linea aspera of femur (at the pectineal line)

38
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What actions does the Pectineus muscle perform?

A

Adduction of thigh, flexion of thigh, assist medial rotation

39
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What is the innervation of the Pectineus muscle?

A

Femoral N. (sometimes obturator n.)

40
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What is the blood supply of the Pectineus muscle?

A

Femoral a. and Obturator a.

41
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What is the origin of the Adductor longus muscle?

A

Body of pubis

42
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What is the insertion of the Adductor longus muscle?

A

Linea aspera of femur (middle 1/3)

43
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What actions does the Adductor longus muscle perform?

A

Adduction of thigh, flexion of thigh

44
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What is the innervation of the Adductor longus muscle?

A

Obturator N.

45
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What is the blood supply of the Adductor longus muscle?

A

Obturator a., femoral a.

46
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What are the origins of the Adductor magnus muscle?

A

Adductor part: inferior ramus of pubis and ramus of ischium; Hamstring part: ischial tuberosity of ischium

47
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What are the insertions of the Adductor magnus muscle?

A

Adductor part: linea aspera of femur, adductor tubercle of femur; Hamstring part: adductor tubercle of femur

48
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What actions does the Adductor magnus muscle perform?

A

Adducts thigh; adductor part also flexes thigh; hamstring part also extends thigh

49
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What is the innervation of the Adductor magnus muscle?

A

Obturator N. (adductor part); Tibial N. (hamstring part)

50
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What is the blood supply of the Adductor magnus muscle?

A

Obturator a., deep femoral a., femoral a.

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