Iliopsoas group Flashcards
1
Q
What does it consist of?
A
Iliacus Muscle
Psoas Major
Psoas Minor
2
Q
Origin of Iliopsoas muscle
A
Origin: Iliac fossa
3
Q
Insertion of iliacus muscle
A
Inserting: With psoas major, into the lesser trochanter of Femur
4
Q
Origin of Psoas Major
A
Origin: T12 - L4
5
Q
Insertion of psoas muscle?
A
Inserting: Along with Iliacus, into the lesser trochanter of the Femur
6
Q
Origin of psoas minor?
A
Origin: T12 - L1
7
Q
Insertion of psoas minor?
A
Insertion : Iliapubic eminence
8
Q
Action of Iliacus?
A
Flexion, external rotation
9
Q
Action of Psoas major
A
Flexes and laterally rotates thigh
