Hip Joint 2 Flashcards
Which nerve innervates anterior group muscles
Femoral Nerve
What is the action of rectus femoris on hip joint
Hip Flexion
The four parts of the quadriceps unite to form
Quadriceps tendon proximal to patella
Where does the patellar tendon insert
Anterior Tibia
To which part of tibia does patellar ligament attach
Tibial Tuberosity
Quadriceps actions
Flex Hip
Extend Knee
What is the longest muscle in body and most superficial in anterior thigh
Sartorius
Sartorius runs across from
Prox Origin at Ant Sup Iliac Spine to Pes Anserinus on Medial Tibia
Which muscles does Sartorius run with
Gracilis and Semiteindous
Actions of Sartorius on Hip
Weak Flexor
Abduction
Laterally Rotate Thigh at Hip
Medially Rotate Leg at Knee
How do the muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh act on the hip joint?
Adduction
Which nerve innervates the medial thigh muscles?
Obturator Nerve
Through which bony foramen does the nerve that innervates the medial thigh muscles enter the thigh?
Obturator Foramen
Name the three medial thigh muscles
Pectineus
Adductor Magnus
Adductor Hiatus
What structures pass through adductor canal
Femoral Artery, Vein and Saphenous Nerve