Iliac Region Flashcards
Quadratus Lumborum INSERTION
12th rib
L1-L4 vertebra
Quadratus Lumborum INNERVATION
T12, L1-L4 Spinal N
Quadratus Lumborum ACTION
Unilateral: bends trunk ipsilaterally
bilateral: bearing down & expiration, stabilizes 12th rib
Psoas Major superficial head ORIGIN
T12-L4 vertebra & IV discs
Psoas Major Deep head ORIGIN
L1-L5 costal processes
Psoas Major Insertion
femur (lesser trochanter) joint
insertion with iliopsoas muscle
Psoas Minor ORIGIN
T12
L1 Vertebrae & IV discs
Psoas Major INNERVATION
direct branches from lumbar plexus (L2-L4)
Psoas Minor INNERVATION
Lumbar Plexus L2-L4
Psoas Major ACTION
hip joint: flexion & external rotation
lumbar spine (with femur fixed):
unilateral: contraction bends trunk laterally
bilaterally: contraction raises trunk from supine position
Psoas Minor ACTION
weak hip flexor
Iliacus ORIGIN
iliac fossa
Iliacus INSERTION
femur (lesser trochanter) joint
insertion with iliopsoas muscle
Iliacus INNERVATION
Femoral N (L2-L4)
Levator Ani 3 types of muscles
Puborectalis
Puboccygeus
Ilioceccygeus
Puborectalis ORGIN
sup. pubic ramus
Puborectalis INSERTION
anoccocygeal ligament
Levator Ani INNERVATION
Direct branches of sacral plexus S4
inf. anal N
Levator Ani ACTION
pelvic diaphragm : supports pelvic viscera
Puboccygeus ORIGIN
Pubis
Pubococcygeus INSERTION
anoccoygeal ligament
Iliocecygeus INSERTION
anococcygeal ligament & coccyx
Iliococcygeus ORIGIN
ant. obturator fascia of levator ani
Coccygeus ORIGIN
Sacrum (inf. end)
Coccygeus INESRTION
ishcial spine
Coccygeus INNERVATION
direct braches from sacral plexus (S4-S5)
Coccygeus ACTION
supports pelvic viscera
flexes coccyx
Pirofrmis ORIGIN
sacrum
Piriformis INSERTION
femur (apex of greater trochanter)
Piriformis INNERVATION
direct branches of sacral plexus S1-S2
Piriformis ACTION
hip joint: ext., rotation, stabiliation, and abduction
Obturator Internus ORIGIN
obturator membrane & bony surface
Obturator Internus INSERTION
femur (greater trochanter)
Obturator Internus (INNERVATION)
direect branches from sacral plexus L5-S1
Obturator Internus ACTION
hip joint: ext, rotation, abduction of flexed hip!
Quadratus Lumborum ORIGIN
iliac crest & iliocolumbar ligament