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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?
laterally rotates extended thigh, abducts flexed thigh at hip
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what is the P.O. or the obturator internus?
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?
medial surface of greater trochanter of femur
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what is the innervation of the obturator interns and superior gemellus?
nerve to obturator internus muscle (L5 - S2)
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what is the P.O. of the superior gemellus?
outer surface of ischial spine
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what is the action of the superior gemellus and inferior gemellus?
laterally rotates extended thigh at the hip
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what is the P.O. of the inferior gemellus?
upper margin of ischial tuberosity
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what is the innervation of the inferior gemellus and quadratus femoris?
nerve to quadratus femoris muscle (L4 - S1)
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what is the P.O. of the quadratus femoris?
lateral margin of ischial tuberosity
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what is the D.I. of the quadratus femoris?
quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur
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what is the action of the quadratus femoris?
laterally rotates thigh at hip
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what is the P.O. of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?
transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, sides of bodies of T12 - L5 vertebrae, intervening intervertebral discs processes of L1- L5
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what is the D.I. of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?
lesser trochanter of femur
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what is the innervation of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?
anterior rami of first lumbar nerve
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what is the action of the psoas major (iliopsoas)?
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?
superior 2/3 pf iliac fossa, ala of sacrum, and anterior part of iliac crest
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what is the D.I. of the iliacus?
lesser trochanter of femur and body inferior to it, to psoas major tendon
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what is the innervation of the iliacus?
femoral nerve (L2 - L3)
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what is the action of the iliacus?
flexes thigh at hips and stabilizes hip joint, acts with psoas major
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what is the P.O. of the tensor fasciae latae?
anterior superior iliac spine and anterior part of iliac crest
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what is the D.I. of the tensor fasciae latae?
iliotibial tract that attaches to lateral condyle of tibia
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what is the action of the tensor fasciae latae?
abducts, medially rotates, and flexes thigh at hip; helps to keep knee extended
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what is the P.O. of the sartorius?
anterior superior iliac spine and superior part of notch below it
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what is the D.I. of the sartorius?
superior part of medial surface of tibia.
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what is the action of the sartorius?
abducts, laterally rotates, and flexes thigh; flexes knee joint
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what is the P.O. of the quadratus femoris?
lateral marine of ischial tuberosity
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what is the D.I. of the quadratus femoris?
quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur
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what is the action of the quadratus femoris?
laterally rotates thigh at hip
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what is the P.O. of the rectus femoris?
anterior inferior iliac spine and ilium superior to acetabulum
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what is the D.I. of the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius?
base of patella and to tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament (tendon)
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what is the action of the rectus femoris?
extends leg at knees joint and flexes thigh at hip joint.
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what is the P.O. of the vastus lateralis?
greater trochanter, lateral lip of linea aspera of femur
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what is the action of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius?
extends leg at knee joint
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what is the P.O. of the vastus medalis?
intertrochanteric line, medial lip of linea aspera of femur
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what is the P.O. of the vastus intermedius?
anterior and lateral surfaces of body of femur
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what is the P.O. of pectineus?
superior ramps of pubis
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what is the D.I. of the pectineus?
pectineal line of femur
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what is the action of the pectineus?
adducts and flexes thigh at hip
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what is the P.O. of the adductor longus?
body of pubis, inferior to pubic crest
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what is the D.I. of the adductor longus?
middle third of linea aspera of femur
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what is the action of the adductor longus?
adducts thigh at hip
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what is the P.O. of the adductor brevis?
body and inferior pubic ramus
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what is the D.I. of the adductor brevis?
pectineal line and proximal part of linea aspera of femur.
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what is the action of the adductor brevis?
adducts thigh at hip, weak flexor
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what is the P.O. of the adductor magnus?
inferior pubic ramus, ramus of ischium hamstring part: sciatic nerve (tibial division)
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what is the D.I. of the adductor magnus?
gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, supracondylar line; hamstring part: adductor tubercle of femur
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what is the action of the adductor magnus?
(adductor part) adducts and flexes thigh; (hamstring part) extends thigh
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what is the P.O. of the gracilis?
body and inferior rams of pubis
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what is the D.I. of the gracilis?
superior part of medial surface of tibia
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what is the action of the gracilis?
adducts thigh, flexes and medially rotates leg
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what is the P.O. of the obturator externus?
margins of obturator foramen, obturator membrane
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what is the D.I. of the obturator externus?
trochanter fossa of femur
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what is the action of the obturator externus?
laterally rotates thigh, stabilizes head of femur in acetabulum
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what is the P.O. of the semitendinosus?
upper and lateral ischial tuberosity
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what is the D.I. of the semitendinosus?
superior part of medial surface of tibia
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what is the action of the semitendinosus and semimembranosus?
flexes leg, extends thigh
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what is the P.O. of the semimembranosus?
upper and lateral ischial tuberosity
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what is the D.I. of the semimembranosus?
posterior part of medial condyle of tibia
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what is the P.O. of the biceps femoris?
(long head) ischial tuberosity; (short head) linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line line of femur
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what is the D.I. of the biceps femoris?
lateral side head of fibula

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