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1
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the iliofemoral ligament attaches?

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ASIS and acetabulum -> intertochanteric line (strong, y-shaped ligament)

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the ischiofemoral ligament attaches?

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acetabular rim -> circles superiorly and laterally to medial base of greater trochanter.

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the pubofemoral ligament attaches?

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pubic ramus -> laterally and inferiorly to joint capsule

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the transverse acetabular ligament attaches?

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joins inferior ends of labrum, crosses acetabular notch

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the ligament of the head of femur attaches?

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acetabular notch -> fovea of femur (intracapsular but extrasynovial)

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what is the function of the iliofemoral ligament?

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prevents hypertension

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what is the function of the ischiofemoral ligament?

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prevents hypertension, screws femoral head into acetabulum

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what is the action of the pubofemoral ligament?

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tightens during extensions and abduction, limits abduction

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what is the function of the transverse acetabular?

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completes the acetabular ring

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what is the function of the ligament of head of femur?

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contains artery to head of femur (minute in adults)

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what is the P.O. of gluteus maximus?

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ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line, dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligaments

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what is the D.I. of the gluteus maximus?

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most fibers end in iliotibial tract that inserts into lateral condyle of tibia; some fibers insert into gluteal tuberosity of femur.

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what is the innervation of the gluteus maximus?

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inferior gluteal nerve (L5 - S2)

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what is the action of the gluteus maximus?

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extends fixed thigh, assists in lateral rotation, and abducts thigh

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what is the P.O. of gluteus medius?

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lateral surface of ilium b/w anterior and posterior gluteal lines

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what is the D.I. of the gluteus medius?

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lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur

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what is the innervation of the gluteus medius, tensor fasciae latae, and gluteus minimus?

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superior gluteal nerve (L4 - S1)

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what is the action of the gluteus medius?

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abducts and medially rotates thigh at hips; steadies pelvis on leg when opposite leg is raised

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what is the P.O. of gluteus minimus?

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lateral surface of ilium b/w anterior and inferior gluteal lines

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what is the D.I. of the gluteus minimus?

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anterior surface of greater trochanter of femur

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what is the action of the gluteus minimus?

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abducts and medially rotates thigh at hips; steadies pelvis on leg when opposite leg is raised

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what is the P.O. of piriformis?

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anterior surface of sacral segments 2 -4, sacrotuberous ligament

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what is the D.I. of the piriformis?

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superior border of greater trochanter of femur

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what is the innervation of the piriformis?

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anterior rami of upper L5. S1, S2

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what is the action of the piriformis and obturator internus?

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laterally rotates extended thigh, abducts flexed thigh at hip

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what is the P.O. or the obturator internus?

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pelvic surface of obturator membrane and surrounding bone

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what is the D.I. of the obturator internus, superior gemellus, and inferior gemellus?

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medial surface of greater trochanter of femur

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what is the innervation of the obturator interns and superior gemellus?

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nerve to obturator internus muscle (L5 - S2)

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what is the P.O. of the superior gemellus?

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outer surface of ischial spine

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what is the action of the superior gemellus and inferior gemellus?

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laterally rotates extended thigh at the hip

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what is the P.O. of the inferior gemellus?

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upper margin of ischial tuberosity

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what is the innervation of the inferior gemellus and quadratus femoris?

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nerve to quadratus femoris muscle (L4 - S1)

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what is the P.O. of the quadratus femoris?

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lateral margin of ischial tuberosity

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what is the D.I. of the quadratus femoris?

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quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur

35
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what is the action of the quadratus femoris?

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laterally rotates thigh at hip

36
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what is the P.O. of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?

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transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, sides of bodies of T12 - L5 vertebrae, intervening intervertebral discs processes of L1- L5

37
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what is the D.I. of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?

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lesser trochanter of femur

38
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what is the innervation of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?

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anterior rami of first lumbar nerve

39
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what is the action of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?

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acting superiorly w/ iliacus, flexes hip; acting inferiorly, flexes vertebral column laterally; used to balance trunk in sitting position; acting inferiorly with iliac, flexes trunk

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what is the P.O. of the iliacus?

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superior 2/3 pf iliac fossa, ala of sacrum, and anterior part of iliac crest

41
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what is the D.I. of the iliacus?

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lesser trochanter of femur and body inferior to it, to psoas major tendon

42
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what is the innervation of the iliacus?

A

femoral nerve (L2 - L3)

43
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what is the action of the iliacus?

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flexes thigh at hips and stabilizes hip joint, acts with psoas major

44
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what is the P.O. of the tensor fasciae latae?

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anterior superior iliac spine and anterior part of iliac crest

45
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what is the D.I. of the tensor fasciae latae?

A

iliotibial tract that attaches to lateral condyle of tibia

46
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what is the action of the tensor fasciae latae?

A

abducts, medially rotates, and flexes thigh at hip; helps to keep knee extended

47
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what is the P.O. of the sartorius?

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anterior superior iliac spine and superior part of notch below it

48
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what is the D.I. of the sartorius?

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superior part of medial surface of tibia.

49
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what is the action of the sartorius?

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abducts, laterally rotates, and flexes thigh; flexes knee joint

50
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what is the P.O. of the quadratus femoris?

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lateral marine of ischial tuberosity

51
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what is the D.I. of the quadratus femoris?

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quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur

52
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what is the action of the quadratus femoris?

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laterally rotates thigh at hip

53
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what is the P.O. of the rectus femoris?

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anterior inferior iliac spine and ilium superior to acetabulum

54
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what is the D.I. of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius?

A

base of patella and to tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament (tendon)

55
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what is the action of the rectus femoris?

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extends leg at knees joint and flexes thigh at hip joint.

56
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what is the P.O. of the vastus lateralis?

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greater trochanter, lateral lip of linea aspera of femur

57
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what is the action of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius?

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extends leg at knee joint

58
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what is the P.O. of the vastus medalis?

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intertrochanteric line, medial lip of linea aspera of femur

59
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what is the P.O. of the vastus intermedius?

A

anterior and lateral surfaces of body of femur

60
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what is the P.O. of pectineus?

A

superior ramps of pubis

61
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what is the D.I. of the pectineus?

A

pectineal line of femur

62
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what is the action of the pectineus?

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adducts and flexes thigh at hip

63
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what is the P.O. of the adductor longus?

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body of pubis, inferior to pubic crest

64
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what is the D.I. of the adductor longus?

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middle third of linea aspera of femur

65
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what is the action of the adductor longus?

A

adducts thigh at hip

66
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what is the P.O. of the adductor brevis?

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body and inferior pubic ramus

67
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what is the D.I. of the adductor brevis?

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pectineal line and proximal part of linea aspera of femur.

68
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what is the action of the adductor brevis?

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adducts thigh at hip, weak flexor

69
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what is the P.O. of the adductor magnus?

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inferior pubic ramus, ramus of ischium hamstring part: sciatic nerve (tibial division)

70
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what is the D.I. of the adductor magnus?

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gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, supracondylar line; hamstring part: adductor tubercle of femur

71
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what is the action of the adductor magnus?

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(adductor part) adducts and flexes thigh; (hamstring part) extends thigh

72
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what is the P.O. of the gracilis?

A

body and inferior rams of pubis

73
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what is the D.I. of the gracilis?

A

superior part of medial surface of tibia

74
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what is the action of the gracilis?

A

adducts thigh, flexes and medially rotates leg

75
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what is the P.O. of the obturator externus?

A

margins of obturator foramen, obturator membrane

76
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what is the D.I. of the obturator externus?

A

trochanter fossa of femur

77
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what is the action of the obturator externus?

A

laterally rotates thigh, stabilizes head of femur in acetabulum

78
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what is the P.O. of the semitendinosus?

A

upper and lateral ischial tuberosity

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what is the D.I. of the semitendinosus?

A

superior part of medial surface of tibia

80
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what is the action of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus?

A

flexes leg, extends thigh

81
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what is the P.O. of the semimembranosus?

A

upper and lateral ischial tuberosity

82
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what is the D.I. of the semimembranosus?

A

posterior part of medial condyle of tibia

83
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what is the P.O. of the biceps femoris?

A

(long head) ischial tuberosity; (short head) linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line line of femur

84
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what is the D.I. of the biceps femoris?

A

lateral side head of fibula

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