Lower Appendicular Muscles Flashcards
Origin, Insertion, Action
origin of gluteus maximus
posterior ilium, sacrum, and coccyx
insertion of gluteus maximus
gluteal tuberosity
action of gluteus maximus
extend hip
origin of gluteus medius
iliac crest
insertion of gluteus medius
greater trochanter
action of gluteus medius
abduct hip
origin of tensor fascia lata
iliac crest
insertion of tensor fascia lata
iliotibial tract
action of tensor fascia lata
abduct hip
origin of piriformis
sacrum
insertion of piriformis
greater trochanter of femur
action of piriformis
lateral rotate hip
origin of psoas major
lumbar vertebrae
insertion of psoas major
lesser trochanter
action of psoas major
flex hip
origin of iliacus
iliac fossa
insertion of iliacus
lesser trochanter
action of iliacus
flex hip
origin of gracilis
inferior pubic ramus
insertion of gracilis
medial surface of the proximal tibial epiphysis
action of gracilis
adduct hip
origin of adductor magnus
ischial tuberosity
insertion of adductor magnus
linea aspera of femur
action of adductor magnus
adduct hip