Exam 2 Flashcards
What is the cutaneous innervation of upper medial quadrant
1) Posterior rami of L1-3
2) S1-3
Cutaneous innervation of lateral quadrant
1) Iliohypogastric nerve (L1)
2) Anterior rami T12
Cutaneous innervation of Lower medial quadrant
Branches from posterior femoral nerves (S1-3)
Cutaneous innervation of lower lateral quadrant
Branches from lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (S2-3)
What are the two major fascias that are associated with the gluteal region
1) Deep Fascia
2) Superficial Fascia
Describe the deep fascia that’s associated with the gluteal region
1) Continuous with deep fascia of thigh (fascia Lata)
2) Attached to iliac crest and lateral condyle of tibia
3) Continues as iliotibial tract on lateral surface of thigh
Describe the Superficial Fascia of Gluteal Region
1) Tied down to bottom of buttock
2) Forms gluteal (natal) fold
What is the Deep fascia of the gluteal region relationship with gluteus medius and Maximus muscle
1) Covers outer surface of gluteus medius and splits to enclose gluteus Maximus
What forms sheath for tensor fascia latae muscle?
Iliotibial tract
Purpose of the Greater sciatic foramen
Passageway for structure entering or leaving the pelvis
What is the purpose for the lesser sciatic foramen
Passageway for structures entering or leaving perineum
What are the structures that pass through the greater sciatic foramen
1) Piriformis Muscle
2) Sciatic Nerve
3) Superior/inferior gluteal vessels and nerves
4) Pudendal nerve
5) Internal pudendal artery/vein
6) Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve
7) Nerves to quadratus femoral and obturator inter us
What are the structures passing through lesser sciatic foramen
1) Tendon of obturator internus
2) Nerve to obturator internus
3) Pudendal nerve
4) Internal pudendal vessels
What are the attachments of the sacrotuberous ligaments
Posterior iliac spine
Lower sacrum
Coccyx to ischial tuberosity
Describe the attachments of the sacrospinous ligaments
Sacrum
Coccyx to ischial spine
Which ligament divides greater sciatic notch into greater sciatic foramen and lesser sciatic foramen
Sacrospinous
List the posterior gluteal compartment muscle(s)
Gluteus Maximus
List the Lateral gluteal compartment muscles
Gluteus medius
Gluteus Minimus
Tensor fascia latae
What is the collective function of the abductor gluteal muscles
Prevent pelvis and body from falling to the unsupported side when one foot is off the ground
What is the function of the 6 deep external rotators of the gluteal group
Rotate unsupported side of pelvis forward to increase stride
Describe the origin of the Gluteus Maximus
Posterior gluteal line of ilium
Surfaces of sacrum
Coccyx
Sacrotuberous ligament
Where does the gluteus Maximus insert
Gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract
What are the actions of gluteus maximus
1) Extends and externally rotates thigh
2) Extends pelvis by reverse action when lower limbs are flexed
3) Necessary for rising from seated position, climbing, running to jumping
* * Not required for normal walking
Describe the innervation and vascular supply of the gluteus Maximus
Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5, S1-2)
Inferior Gluteal Artery (From internal iliac)
What separates the gluteus medius and minimus
Superior gluteal nerve
Describe the innervation and vascular supply of the lateral gluteal compartment
Superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
Superior gluteal artery (via internal iliac)
What is the collective function of the lateral gluteal compartment
Hip abduction with free-swinging limb
***Tensor of fascia lata and anterior deep gluteal fibers also act as medial rotators of the thigh
What’s the origin of the gluteus medius
1) Ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
2) Gluteal aponeurosis
Describe the origin of the gluteus minimus
Ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Describe the origin of the tensor of fascia lata
Outer lip of iliac crest and ASIS
What is the insertion of gluteus medius
Anterior border of greater trochanter
What is the insertion of gluteus minimus
Anterior border of greater trochanter
What is the insertion of tensor fascia lata
Iliotibial (IT) tract
Describe the Trendelenburg test
1) Evaluates strength of contractural gluteus medius
2) Patient stands upright and raises one foot off the ground
3) contralateral gluteus medius should lower contralateral hip and raise ipsilateral hip
4) Needed to clear foot from the ground during swing phase of walking
List the 6 deep external rotators
Piriformis Superior gemellus Obturator Internus Inferior gemellus Obturator externus Quadratus femoris
What is the main door for passage of structure from pelvis to thigh
Greater sciatic foramen
Describe the functions of the. 6 deep external rotators
1) Piriformis and Obturator internus can externally rotate thigh and abduct flexed thigh
2) Rest externally rotate hip
Sciatic notches are separated from each other via what?
Ischial Spine
Describe the Acetabular labrum
Fibrocartilage
Deepens acetabular socket
Grips head of femur
Describe the transverse acetabular ligament
1) Continuation of acetabular labrum across acetabular notch
2) Converts notch into a foramen for the transmission of the artery to the head of the femur
Describe the fibrous capsule of joint
1) Encloses head and most of femoral neck
2) Proximal attachment = acetabulum and transverse acetabular ligament
3) Distal attachment = greater trochanter and inter trochanteric line
Describe the iliofemoral ligament
1) Strongest and most important ligament of the hip joint
2) Proximal attachment = ASIS
3) Distal attachment = Intertrochanteric line
4) Resists hyperextension of the hip
Which ligament is also known as the “Y” ligament of Bigelow
Iliofemoral ligament
Describe the pubofemoral ligament
1) Proximal attachment: Pubis near inferior rim of acetabulum
2) Distal attachment: Neck of femur above lesser trochanter
3) Resists hyperextension of the hip
Describe the Ischiofemoral ligament
1) Proximal attachment: Ischium near posterior rim of acetabulum
2) Distal attachment: Neck of femur medial to greater trochanter
3) Resists hyperextension of the hip
Describe the ligamentum teres
1) Proximal attachment: Fovea of femoral head
2) Distal attachment: Transverse acetabular ligament
3) Supports artery to the head of the femur
Describe the Zona orbicularis
A collar-like ligament around the distal neck of the femur
Describe the Nerve and Blood supply of the hip joint
Innervation: Femoral and Obturator Nerve
Blood Supply: Superior and inferior gluteal arteries, Medial and lateral femoral circumflex arteries, and obturator arteries
What are the borders of the Femoral Triangle
1) Medial Border of sartorius
2) Medial border of adductor longus muscle
3) Inguinal ligament (which is from ASIS to pubic tubercle)
What are the contents of the femoral Triangle
1) Femoral Nerve
2) femoral Artery
3) Femoral Vein
4) Lymphatics
Which content of the femoral triangle isn’t contained in the femoral sheath
Femoral Nerve
What muscles make up the floor of the femoral triangle
Iliopsoas
Pectineus
Adductor longus
What is the cutaneous innervation of the femoral triangle
Femoral cutaneous nerves
List the Femoral Triangle contents lateral to medial
NAVL
Where does the Adductor Canal begin?
1) Begins at apex of femoral triangle
List the borders of the adductor canal
1) Lateral Border: Vastus medialis Muscle
2) Posterior: Adductor longus and magnus
3) Anteromedial: Sartorius
List the contents of the adductor canal
1) Saphenous nerve
2) Nerve to vastus medialis (Femoral Nerve)
3) Terminal part of obturator nerve
4) Terminal parts of femoral artery and vein
5) Deep lymph vessels
What is the termination of the femoral nerve?
Saphenous Nerve
List the muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh
1) Iliopsoas
2) Sartorius
3) Pectineus
4) Quadriceps
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus medialis
Describe the origin and insertion fo the iliopsoas
Origin: Iliac fossa, and sides of bodies of lumbar vertebra and discs and transverse processes
Insertion: Lesser trochanter
Action of iliopsoas
1) Flexes and internally rotates hip
2) Psoas major also extends and laterally bends lumbar vertebral column by reverse action
Innervation of iliopsoas
1) Iliacus via femoral nerve (L2-3)
2) Psoas major directly from L1-3
Sartorius origin and insertion
Origin: ASIS
Insertion: Upper part of medial surface of tibia
Sartorius Action
1) Flexes, abducts, and externally rotates the hip
20 Flexes and internally rotates the knee
Sartorius Innervation
Femoral nerve (L2-3)
Pectineus Origin and Insertion
Origin: pectineal line of pubis (superior Ramos)
Insertion: Upper half of pectineal line of femur
Pectineus Action
Flexes, abducts, and internally rotates the hip
Innervation of Pectineus
Femoral Nerve
Rectus Femoris Origin and Insertion
Origin: AIIS and posterosuperior aspect of rim of acetabulum
Insertion: Tibial Tuberosity via patellar tendon (ligament)
Rectus Femoris Action
Extends knee and flexes hip
Innervation of Rectus femoris
Femoral Nerve (L2-L4)
What is the only muscle of the quadriceps complex that flexes the hip
Rectus femoris
Vastus Lateralis Origin and Insertion
Origin:
- Intertrochanteric line
- greater trochanter
- gluteal tuberosity,
- upper part of lip of linea aspera and lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion:
-Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon (ligament)
Action of Vastus Lateralis
Extends knee
Innervation of Vastus Lateralis
Femoral nerve
Vastus Medialis Origin and Insertion
Origin:
- Intertrochanteric Line
- Greater Trochanter
- Medial lip of linea aspera
- Medial Supracondylar Line and Medial intermuscular septum
Insertion:
-Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon (ligament)
Action of Vastus medialis
Extends knee
Innervation of Vastus medialis
Femoral nerve (L2-4)
Vastus intermedius Origin and insertion
Origin:
- Upper 2/3 of femoral shaft and distal half of intermuscular septum
- Lateral lip of linea aspera when fuels with vastus lateralis
Insertion:
-Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon (ligament)
Action of Vastus intermedius
Extends knee
Innervation of Vastus intermedius
Femoral nerve
Which muscles of the anterior compartment of thigh aid in hip flexion
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
List the muscle of the medial compartment of thigh
Gracilis Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Adductor Magnus Obturator Externus
What is the blood supply of the medial compartment of thigh
Obturator artery
Gracilis Origin and Insertion
Origin: Front of body of pubis and inferior Ramos of pubis
Insertion: Upper part of medial surface of shaft of tibia
Action of Gracilis
Adducts hip
flexes Knee
Assists in internal rotation of tibia on femur
Innervation of Gracilis
Anterior division of obturator nerve (L2-3)
Adductor Longus Origin and Insertion
Origin: Crest and symphysis of pubis
Insertion: Medial lip of linea aspera
Action of Adductor Longus
Adducts, Flexes, and externally rotates thigh
Innervation of Adductor Longus
Anterior division of obturator nerve (L2-4)
Adductor Brevis Origin and Insertion
Origin: Body and inferior Ramos of pubis
Insertion: Pectineal line of femur and upper part of linea aspera
Action of Adductor Brevis
Adducts, flexes, and internally rotates hip
Innervation of Adductor Brevis
Anterior division of obturator nerve (L2-4)
Adductor Magnus Origin and Insertion
Origin: Ischial tuberosity and Ischiopubic Ramus
Insertion:
- Gluteal tuberosity
- medial lip of linea aspera
- Medial supracondylar line
- Adductor tubercle
Action of Adductor Magnus
Adducts hip
Upper fibers flex and internally rotate hip
Lower fibers extend and externally rotate hip
Innervation of Adductor Magnus
Anterior division of obturator nerve
Tibial branch of sciatic nerve (L2-4)
Obturator Externus Origin and insertion
Origin:
- External surface of pubis
- Ischium along the margin of the obturator foramen
- From the obturator membrane
Insertion:
-Trochanteric fossa
Action of Obturator externus
Externally rotates the hip
Innervation of Obturator externus
Obturator Nerve (L3-L4)
List the innervation, vascular supply and action of posterior compartment of thigh
Innervation: Common Peroneal nerve and Tibial nerve
Vascular Supply: Perforating arteries (from profunda femoris)
Action: Hip extension and Knee flexion
What is included in the Posterior compartment of the thigh
1) Hamstrings
- Biceps femoris long and short head
- Semimembranosus
- Semitendinosus
2) Adductor Hiatus
Origin and insertion of Biceps femoris (Long Head)
Origin: Ischial tuberosity and lower part of sacrotuberous ligament
Insertion: Lateral side of head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Biceps Femoris Long Head action
1) Flexes the knee and externally rotates the knee
2) Long head also extends the hip joint
Innervation of Biceps femoris long head
Tibial portion of sciatic nerve (L5, S1-2)