hip Flashcards
the articulation between the acetabular fossa and the head of the femur
the hip joint
attachments for the iliopsoas
- iliac fossa, anterior surfaces of L12-L5
- lesser trochanter
actions of iliopsoas
hip flexion
nerve innervation for iliopsoas
femoral nerve
attachments for rectus femoris
- AIIS
- tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
action of rectus femoris
hip flexion and knee extension
nerve innervation for rectus femoris
femoral nerve
attachments for sartorius
- PIIS
- proximal medial Tibial
actions of sartorius
hip flexion, abduction, lateral rotation, and knee flexion
nerve innervation
femoral
attachment for tensor fascia Latae
- posterior to AIIS
- tibia via IT band
action for tensor fascia latae
hip flexion with abduction and internal rotation
nerve innervation for tensor fascia latae
superior gluteal
attachments for glute max
- posterior sacrum and ilium
- gluteal tuberosity of femur and IT band
actions for glute max
hip extension and lateral rotation
nerve innervation for glute max
inferior gluteal
attachments for all the hamstrings
- ischial tuberosity