Lecture 15- Muscles of LE Flashcards
What are the hip flexors
Iliacus, Psaos major, Psoas minor, Tensors fascia lata, Rectus femoris, Sartorius
Where does the Iliopsoas group insert
Lesser trochanter of Femur
What problem can be caused because of the Iliopsoas group
Increased Lordosis
Which muscles can let you do the number 4 with your leg
Tensor fascia lata, Rectus femoris, Sartorius
What are the harmstrings
Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
What are the hip extensors
Gluteus maximus, Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Where to the harmstrings attach
Ischial tuberosity
What are the lateral rotators of the hip
Piriformis, Superior gemellus, Obturator Internus, Inferior gemellus, Quadratus femoris, Obturator externus
Where to the lateral rotators insert
Greater trochanter of femur
The lateral rotators are inferior to which muscle
Gluteus Minimus
Which muscle can also participate in the lateral rotation of the hip
Gluteus maximus
What are the medial rotators of the hip
Tensor fascia lata, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus
What is the anterior fascial compartment of the thigh
Quadriceps femoris and Sartorius
What is the posterior fascial compartment of the thigh
The harmstrings (biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus)
What is the medial fascial compartment of the thigh
The adductors ( adductor longus, adductor magnus, adductor brevis), gracilis and pectineus