Legs and arm Flashcards
What are the actions for tensors fascia latae?
Flexion,abduction, and medial rotation of the acetabulofemoral joint.
What is the origin of gluteus medius?
Between iliac crest & posterior & anterior gluteal lines
What is the origin and insertion for tensor fascia latae?
Origin: iliac crest posterior to the ASIS
Insertion: lateral condyle of the tibia via iliotibial band
What is the insertion of gluteus medius?
Greater trochanter of femur
What are the actions for gluteus medius?
Abduction,flexion,extension,medial rotation,& lateral rotation of the coxal joint.
What is the origin and insertion of gluteus minimus?
Origin: between anterior and inferior gluteal line
Insertion: greater trochanter of femur
What are the actions for gluteus minimus?
Abduction, medial rotation,& flexion of coxal joint
What three bony landmarks can help you isolate the piriformis?
Coxycc, PSIS, & greater trochanter of femur
Which is the only adductor muscle that crosses the tibiofemoral joint?
Gracilis
Which muscle is the floor to the femoral pulse?
Pectineus
Name the synergist actions for gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?
Medial rotation & flexion of coxal joint
What are the three borders of the femoral triangle?
Sartorius, inguinal ligament, & adductor longus
Which landmark serves as a common attachment site for the hamstrings and adductor Magnus?
Ischial tuberosity
Which muscle is deep to the hamstrings and is deepest to the adductor group?
Adductor magnus
Which muscle are in the medial thigh compartment?
Adductors
What is the origin of sartorius?
ASIS