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1
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Trapezius: Proximal Attachment

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External occipital protuberance, ligament nuchae, spinous process C7-T12

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Trapezius: Distal Attachment

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Scapular spine, acromial process, lateral/distal 1/3 clavicle

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Trapezius: Innervation/vasculature

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Spinal accessory n. (CN XI), superficial transverse cervical artery

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Trapezius: Action(s)

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Elevation, superior rotation, adduction of scapula

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Latissimus dorsi: Proximal Attachment

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Iliac crest, spinous process of T6-T12, ribs, inferior angle of scapula

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Latissimus dorsi: Distal Attachment

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Medial lip of intertubercular sulcus

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Latissimus dorsi: Innervation/vasculature

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Thoracodorsal n., Middle subscapular nn. (C6-C8), subscapular a.

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Latissimus dorsi: Action(s)

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Internal rotation, extension, adduction of glenohumeral joint; accessory muscle for expiration

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Rhomboid minor: Proximal Attachment

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Spinous process C7-T1

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Rhomboid minor: Distal Attachment

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Medial border of scapula

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Rhomboid minor: Innervation/vasculature

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Dorsal scapular n. (C4-C5), dorsal scapular a.

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Rhomboid minor: Action(s)

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Elevation, inferior rotation, and retraction/adduction of scapula

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Rhomboid major: Proximal Attachment

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Spinous process T2-T5

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Rhomboid major: Distal Attachment

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Medial border of scapula inferior to scapular spine

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Rhomboid major: Innervation/vasculature

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Dorsal scapular n. (C4-C5), dorsal scapular a.

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Rhomboid major: Action(s)

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Elevation, inferior rotation, and retraction/adduction of scapula

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Serratus Posterior Superior: Proximal Attachment

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Supraspinatus lig, spinous process C7-T3

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Serratus Posterior Superior: Distal Attachment

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Superior border of ribs 2-5

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Serratus Posterior Superior: Innervation/vasculature

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Intercostal n. ventral rami T1-T5, posterior intercostal aa.

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Serratus Posterior Superior: Action(s)

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Elevate upper ribs; inspiration

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Serratus Posterior Inferior: Proximal Attachment

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Supraspinous lig. Spinous process T11-T12

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Serratus Posterior Inferior: Distal Attachment

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Inferior border of ribs 9-12

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Serratus Posterior Inferior: Innervation/vasculature

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Intercostal n. ventral rami T9-T12, posterior intercostal aa.

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Serratus Posterior Inferior: Action(s)

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Depress lower ribs; expiration

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Splenius capitis: Proximal Attachment

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Ligament nuchae, spinous process C7-T3

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Splenius capitis: Distal Attachment

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Lateral superior nuchal line, mastoid process

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Splenius capitis: Innervation/vascualture

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Dorsal rami of C2-C3, occipital a.

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Splenius capitis: Action(s)

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Neck/head extension/bend, ipsilateral side bend/rotation of head

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Splenius cervicis: Proximal Attachment

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Spinous process T3-T6

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Splenius cervicis: Distal Attachment

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Transverse process C3-C6

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Splenius cervicis: Innervation/vasculature

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Dorsal rami of spinal nn., occiptal a., posterior intercostal a.

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Splenius capitis: Action(s)

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Neck extension/bend, ipsilateral side bend/rotation of neck

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Iliocostalis Lumborum: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Lateral erector spinae, iliac crest
Distal: Inferior border of angle of rib 6-7
EXPIRATION

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Iliocostalis Thoracis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Superior angle of ribs 7-12, medial tendon of lumborum
Distal: Superior angle of ribs 1-6, C7 transverse process
EXPIRATION

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Iliocostalis Cervicis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Superior angle of ribs 3-6
Distal: Posterior tubercle of transverse process C4-C6

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Iliocostalis: Action(s)

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Bilateral back extension/bend, Unilateral ipsilateral back side bend/rotation L/R

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Longissimus Thoracis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: erector spinae, thoracolumbar fascia, transverse/maxillary process of lumbar vertebra
Distal: Transverse process of all thoracic vertebrae, lower 10 ribs tubercles/angles`

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Longissimus Cervicis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process T1-T5
Distal: Posterior tubercle of transverse process C2-C6

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Longissimus Capitis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process C4-T5
Distal: Mastoid process

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Longissimus: Action(s)

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Bilateral back extension, head/neck extension ipsilateral back side bend/rotation; ipsilateral rotation of neck/head

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Spinalis Thoracis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: L2 spinous process
Distal: spinous process of thoracic vertebrae

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Spinalis Cervicis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Spinous process T1-T2; ligament nuchae
Distal: spinous process C1-C4

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Spinalis Capitis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Spinous process C7 and T1
Distal: superior nuchal line with semispinalis (merges)

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Spinalis: Action(s)

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Back extension; ipsilateral back side bend/rotation

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Multifidi: Proximal Attachment

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Sacrum (only muscle to attach posteriorly here), posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), sacroiliac ligament, lumbar mamillary process, transverse process T12-C4

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Multifidi: Distal Attachment

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Lateral aspect and tips of the spinous process of vertebrae 2-5 levels above until C2 (only muscle in laminar groove below L2)

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Multifidi: Action(s)

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Back extension, ipsilateral back side bend, contralateral rotation

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Semispinalis Thoracis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process T6-T10
Distal: Spinous process T4-T6

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Semispinalis Cervicis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process T1-T6
Distal: Spinous process C2-C5

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Semispinalis Capitis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process of C7-T7, articular process C4-C6
Distal: Between superior/inferior nuchal line, deep to trapezius (C2 pierces capitis for dermatome: greater occipital n.)

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Semispinalis: Action(s)

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Back extension, ipsilateral back side bend, contralateral rotation, (cervicis/capitis: head extension, ipsilateral head side bend, contralateral head rotation)

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Rotator Longus/Brevis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: Transverse process T2-T12
Distal: spinous process: 1 level up (brevis), 2 levels up (longus)

53
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Rotator Longus/Brevis: Innveration/vasculature

A

Dorsal rami, posterior intercostal aa.

54
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Rotator Longus/Brevis: Action(s)

A

Back extension, ipsilateral side bend, contralateral rotation

55
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Intertransversarii: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process inferior vertebra
Distal: transverse process superior vertebra

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Rectus capitis posterior minor: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: posterior tubercle of atlas
Distal: medial inferior nuchal line

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Rectus capitis posterior minor: Innervation/vasculature

A

Distal rami of C1 (suboccipital n.), vertebral/occipital a.

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Rectus capitis posterior minor: Action(s)

A

Head extension

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Rectus capitis posterior major: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Spinous process of axis
Distal: Lateral inferior nuchal line

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Rectus capitis posterior major: Innervation/vasculature

A

Dorsi rami of C1 (suboccipital n.), occipital a.

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Rectus capitis posterior major: Action(s)

A

Head extension, ipsilateral rotation

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Obliquus capitis inferior: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Apex of axis spinous process
Distal” Transverse process of atlas

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Obliquus capitis inferior: Innervation/vasculature

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Dorsal rami C1 (suboccipital n.), vertebral/occipital a.

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Obliquus capitis inferior: Action(s)

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Neck extension, ipsilateral side bend/rotation

65
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Obliquus capitis superior: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Transverse process of atlas
Distal: between superior and inferior nuchal line

66
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Obliquus capitis superior: Innveration/vasculature

A

Dorsal rami C1 (suboccipital n.), vertebral./occipital a.

67
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Obliquus capitis superior: Action(s)

A

Head extension, ipsilateral side bend, contralateral rotation

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Suboccipital Triangle: Boundary

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Medial: rectus capitis posterior major
Lateral: Obliquus capitis superior
Inferior: Obliquus capitis inferior

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Suboccipital Triangle: Innervation/vasculature

A

Greater occipital n. (C2 sensory only), vertebral a.

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Suboccipital Triangle: Contents/pathologies

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Contents: Suboccipital n. dorsal rami C1
Pathologies: Headache: greater occipital neuralgia/cervicogenic headache

71
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Gluteus Maximus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: Ilium, posterior sacrum, coccyx
Distal: Posterior aspect of IT ban; gluteal tuberosity of femur

72
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Gluteus Maximus: Innervation/vasculature

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Inferior gluteal n./inferior gluteal a.

73
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Gluteus Maximus: Action(s)

A

Extends thigh, lateral rotation of hip, stabilizer of hip

74
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Gluteus Medius: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: external ilium
Distal: Lateral aspect of greater trochanter

75
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Gluteus Medius: Innervation/vasculature

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Superior gluteal n./superior gluteal a.

76
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Gluteus Medius: Action(s)

A

Abducts hip, medial rotation of thigh, pelvic stabilizer

77
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Gluteus Minimus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: External ilium
Distal: anterior aspect of greater trochanter

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Gluteus Minimus: Innervation/vasculature

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Superior gluteal n./superior gluteal a.

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Gluteus Minimus: Action(s)

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Abducts hip, medial rotation of thigh, pelvic stabilizer

80
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Tensor Fasciae Latae: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Lateral aspect of iliac crest, tubercle of crest
Distal: IT band

81
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Tensor Fasciae Latae: Innervation/vasculature

A

superior gluteal n./ lateral circumflex femoral a.

82
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Tensor Fasciae Latae: Action(s)

A

Knee stability, medial/lateral thigh rotation

83
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Piriformis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: Anterior sacrum
Distal: greater trochanter

84
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Piriformis: Innervation

A

Nerve to piriformis

85
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Piriformis: Action(s)

A

Abducts flexed femur, lateral rotation of extended femur

86
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Obturator Internus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: anterior pelvis wall, deep surface of obturator membrane
Distal: greater trochanter

87
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Obturator Internus: Innervation

A

Nerve to obturator internus

88
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Obturator Internus: Action(s)

A

Abducts flexed femur, lateral rotation of extended femur

89
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Superior Gemellus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: External surface of ischial spine
Distal: Obturator internus tendon, greater trochanter

90
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Superior Gemellus: Innervation

A

Nerve to obturator internus

91
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Superior Gemellus: Action(s)

A

Abduct flexed femur, lateral rotation of extended femur

92
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Inferior Gemellus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: upper ischial tuberosity
Distal: Inferior obturator internus tendon, greater trochanter

93
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Inferior Gemellus: Innervation

A

Nerve to quadratus femoris

94
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Inferior Gemellus: Action(s)

A

Abduct flexed femur, lateral rotation of extended femur

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Quadratus Femoris: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Lateral aspect of ischium
Distal: Quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur

96
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Quadratus Femoris: Innervation

A

Nerve to quadratus femoris

97
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Quadratus Femoris: Action(s)

A

Lateral rotation of femur

98
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Sartorius: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Distal: Medial surface of tibia

99
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Sartorius: Innervation/vasculature

A

Femoral a./n.

100
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Sartorius: Action(s)

A

Flex, abduct, and laterally rotate thigh; flex leg

101
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Iliopsoas: Proximal/Distal Attachments:

A

Proximal: Combines with psoas major and iliacus mm. at L5-S2
Distal: Lesser trochanter

102
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Iliopsoas: Innervation/vasculature

A

Femoral n., ventral rami L1-L3/ Iliolumbar a., femoral a.

103
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Iliopsoas: Action(s)

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Flexion, lateral rotation of thigh; Flexion of trunk at hip

104
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Pectineus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Pectineal line of pubis
Distal: Posterior, proximal femur

105
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Pectineus: Innervation/vasculature

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Femoral n., some obturator n./Medial circumflex a.

106
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Pectineus: Action(s)

A

Adduct and flex thigh

107
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Obturator Externus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: External surface of obturator membrane
Distal: Trochanteric fossa

108
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Obturator Externus: Inervation/vasculature

A

Obturator n., a., and medial circumflex aa.

109
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Obturator Externus: Action(s)

A

Laterally rotate thigh

110
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Gracilis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: Body of pubis, inferior pubic ramus, ischial ramus
Distal: Medial surface of proximal tibia

111
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Gracilis: Innervation/vasculature

A

Obturator n., a., medial circumflex a.

112
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Gracilis: Action(s)

A

Adduct thigh, flex knee

113
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Adductor Longus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: External pubis, lateral pubic symphysis
Distal: Linea aspera

114
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Adductor Longus: Innervation/vasculature

A

Obturator n., a., medial circumflex a.

115
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Adductor Longus: Action(s)

A

Adduct and medially rotate thigh

116
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Adductor Brevis: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: External pubic surface, inferior pubic ramus
Distal: Posterior proximal femur, upper linea aspera

117
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Adductor Brevis: Innervation/vasculature

A

Obturator n., a., medial circumflex a.

118
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Adductor Brevis: Action(s)

A

Adduct and medially rotate thigh

119
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Biceps Femoris: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: LH-ischial tuberosity SH-lateral lip of linea aspera
Distal: head of fibula

120
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Biceps Femoris: Innervation/vasculature

A

LH-tibial division of sciatic n.
SH-common fibular division of sciatic n.,
Both supplied by profunda femoris a., inferior gluteal a., branches of popliteal a.

121
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Biceps Femoris: Action(s)

A

LH-extend thigh
Both flex and laterally rotate leg

122
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Semitendinosus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

A

Proximal: Ischial tuberosity
Distal: pes anserinus

123
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Semitendinosus: Innervation/vasculature

A

Tibial division of sciatic n./profunda femoris a., inferior gluteal a., popliteal a.

124
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Semitendinosus: Action(s)

A

Extend thigh, flex and medially rotate leg

125
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Semimembranosus: Proximal/Distal Attachments

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Proximal: Ischial tuberosity
Distal: Medial/posterior surface of medial tibial condyle

126
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Semimembranosus: Innervation/vasculature

A

Tibial division of sciatic n./ profunda femoris a., inferior gluteal a., popliteal a.

127
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Semimembranosus: Action(s)

A

Extend thigh, flex and medially rotates leg

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