Hip Flexors Flashcards
1
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Iliopsoas (iliacus and psoas major)
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Origin: Psoas- lumbar vertebrae
Iliacus- upper and post 2/3 of iliac fossa of pelvis
Insertion: lesser trochanter of femur
Innervation: Psoas- anterior rami of L1-3
Iliacus- femoral L2-3
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Pectineus
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Origin: superior ramus of pubis, iliopubic eminence and pubic tubercle
Insertion: pectineal line on upper post part of femur
Innervation: Femoral L2-3
3
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Sartorius
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Origin: ASIS
Insertion: superomedial part of tibia (in front of semitend/gracilis)
Innervation: Femoral L2-3
4
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Rectus Femoris
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Origins: Straight head- AIIS
Reflected head- above acetabulum (rough area of ilium)
Insertion: base of patella by quad fem tendon
Innervation: Femoral L2-4
