Landmark/structure/function Flashcards
Name one structure that attaches to the Anterior inferior illiac spine.
What is its function
Rectus femoris
Knee extension / Hip flexion
One structure that attaches to the Anterior superior illiac spine
what is its function
Sartorius
Hip flexion, knee flexion, hip abduction, external rotation
One structure attaching to Illiac tubercle
what is its function
illiotibial band
provides stability to the knee jont
one structure attaching illiac fossa
what is the function
iliacus
hip flexion
one structure attaching to ischial tuberosity
what is the function
biceps femorius
knee flexion
one structure attaching to greater trochanter
what is the function
gluteus minimus
hip abduction, internal rotation
one structure attaching to adductor tubercle
what is its function
adductor magnus
hip adduction, internal rotation
one structure attaching to medial femoral condyle
what is its function
medial collateral ligament
prevents lateral displacement of the tibia
one structure attaching to lateral femoral condyle
what is the function
lateral collateral ligament
prevents medial displacement of the tibia
one structure attaching to the linea aspera
what is the function
adductor longus
hip adduction, internal rotation
one structure attaching to the patella
what is the function
rectus femoris (via quadriceps tendon) knee extension, hip flexion
one structure attaching to the tibial tuberosity
what is the function
patella ligament
assists with quad function
one structure attaching to the soleal line
what is the function
soleus
plantarflexion of the foot
one structure attaching to
pes anserinus
(pea an sir eye ness)
what is the function
gracillis
hip adduction and knee flex
one structure attaching to the medial tibial condyle
what is the function
semimembranosus
knee flex, hip extend, lateral rotation