Iliopsoas Flashcards
1
Q
Iliopsoas
A
Actually made up of two muscles:
- Psoas Major
- Iliacus
2
Q
Psoas Major
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- L. vertebrae
- Transverse processes
- Intervertebral discs
- of L1-L5
Insertion:
- Lesser trochanter
3
Q
Psoas Major
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Flexes thigh
- Flexes trunk (if limb is fixed)
Innervation:
- L1-L3 from lumbar plexus
4
Q
Iliacus
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Iliac fossa
Insertion:
- Lesser trochanter
5
Q
Iliacus
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Flexes thigh
Innervation:
- Femoral n.