Iliac Region Flashcards
1
Q
psoas major*: Origin
A
transverse processes, bodies and discs of T12-L5
2
Q
psoas major*: Insertion
A
in the lesser trochanter of the femur
3
Q
psoas major*: Nerve
A
Lumbar plexus via anterior branches of L1, L2, L3[3]
4
Q
psoas major*: Action
A
flexes and rotates laterally thigh
5
Q
psoas minor*: Origin
A
Side of T12+L1 and IV Disc between
6
Q
psoas minor*: Insertion
A
Pectineal line and iliopectineal eminence
7
Q
psoas minor*: Nerve
A
L1
8
Q
psoas minor*: Action
A
Weak trunk flexor
9
Q
iliacus*: Origin
A
iliac fossa
10
Q
iliacus*: Insertion
A
lesser trochanter of femur
11
Q
iliacus*: Nerve
A
femoral nerve (L2, L3)
12
Q
iliacus*: Action
A
flex and laterally rotate thigh
