illiacus muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of iliac us muscle?
A
Iliac crest and greater part of the iliac fossa
Iliolumbar and ventral sacroiliac ligaments
Ala of sacrum
2
Q
What is the insertion of illiacus?
A
Lateral side of the iliopsoas tendon ending in the lesser trochanter of the femur.
3
Q
What is the action of illiacus?
A
Flexes the thigh
Flexes the pelvis on the thigh (when thigh is flexed)
4
Q
What is the blood supply of illiacus?
A
Iliolumbar artery
5
Q
What is the innervation of the illiacus muscle?
A
Femoral nerve (L2-4)
6
Q
What is the lymphatics of illiacus muscle?
A
Lumbar lymph nodes
