Lower Limb Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
- Post Sacrotuberous ligament
- Gluteal surface of ilium ala (outer)
- Throacolumbar fascia
- Lateroposterior surface of sacrum/coccyx
Cranial tract - Iliotibial tract
Caudal tract - gluteal tuberosity of femur
Inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2)
- Extension
- Abduction (sup)
- Adduction (inf)
- External rotation
Gluteus Medius
Gluteal surface of ilium ala (sup posterior)
Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Superior gluteal nerve (L5-S1)
- Abduction
- Internal rotation
- Stabilisation
Gluteus Minimus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Gluteal surface of ilium ala (inf posterior)
Anterior aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Superior gluteal nerve (L5-S1)
- Abduction
- Internal rotation
- Stabilisation
Piriformis Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Sacrum: Pelvic surface (goes through greater sciatic foramen - can impinge sciatic nerve).
Apex of Greater trochanter of femur
Nerve to Piriformis (S1-S2)
- Abduction
- External rotation
- Stabilisation
Tensor Fascia Latae Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
- Outer lip of anterior iliac crest
- Anterior superior iliac spine
Iliotibial tract
Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
- Thigh internal rotation
- Leg external rotation
- Stabilisation (knee and hip joints)
Obturator Internus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
- Bony boundaries of obturator foramen
- Posterior surface of obturator membrane
Medial aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Nerve to obturator internus (L5-S1)
- Abduction
- External rotation
- Stabilisation
Rectus Femoris Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Anterior inferior iliac spine
- Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament)
- patella
Femoral Nerve
- Thigh flexion
- Leg extension
Vastus Intermedius Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Anterior surface of femoral shaft
- Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament)
- patella
Femoral Nerve
• Leg extension
Vastus lateralis Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Intertrochanteric line, greater trochanter, gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera of femur
- Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament)
- patella
Femoral Nerve
• Leg extension
Vastus Medialis Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Intertrochanteric line, pectineal line of femur, linea aspera, medial supracondylar line of femur
- Tibial tuberosity (via patellar ligament)
- patella
Femoral Nerve
• Leg extension
Iliopsoas Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
- Iliacus (Fossa iliaca, Al iliac spine, anterior capsule of hip joint)
- Psoas major (T12-L4)
- Psoas minor (T12-L1)
- Iliacus + Psoas major: Trochanter minor and medial labium of lineal aspera
- Psoas minor: Ilio-pectineal arch, fascial layers of psoas major
Femoral Nerve
- Flexion
- External rotation
Sartorius Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Iliac spine
Pes Anserinus
Femoral Nerve
- Thigh - Flexion, abduction & external rotation
- Leg - flexion and internal rotation
Pectineus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Pectineal line of Pubis
Pectineal line of Femur
Femoral Nerve + Obturator Nerve
Thigh - Flexion, abduction, internal & external rotation, stabalisation.
Biceps Femoris Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Ischeal Tuberosity
Head of Fibula
Sciatic Nerve
- Thigh extension and external rotation
- Leg flection and external rotation
Semitendinosus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Ischeal Tuberosity
Pes Anserinus
Sciatic Nerve
Thigh extension and internal rotation
Leg flexion and internal rotation
Semimembranosus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Ischeal Tuberosity
Medial Condyle of Tibia
Sciatic Nerve
Thigh extension and internal rotation
Leg flexion and internal rotation
Adductor Magnus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Ischial Tuberosity
Adductor Tubercle of Femur
Sciatic Nerve
Adductor part: thigh flexion, external rotation and adduction
Hamstring part: Thigh extension and internal rotation.
Adductor Longus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Superior ramus/symphysis of pubic bone
Linea aspera of femur
Obturator Nerve
- Thigh - Flexion, abduction & external rotation
- Pelvic - stabilisation
Gracilis Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Interior ramus of pubic bone
Pes Anserinus
Obturator Nerve
- Thigh - Flexion, adduction
- Leg - flexion & internal rotation
Adductor Magnus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Inferior ramus of pubic bone
Linea Aspera of femur
Obturator Nerve
Adductor - Thigh Flexion, abduction & external rotation
Gastrocnemius Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Lat and Medial epicondyles of femur
Calcaneal tuberosity (calcaneal tendon)
Tibial nerve
Plantar flexion at true (talocrural) joint
Leg flexion at knee
Soleus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Fibular head: Tendinous arch / Soleal line
Calcaneal tuberosity (calcaneal tendon)
Tibial nerve
Plantar flexion at true (talocrural) joint
Plantaris Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Lateral supracondylar line - femur
Calcaneal tuberosity (calcaneal tendon)
Tibial nerve
Plantar flexion at true (talocrural) joint
Leg flexion at knee
Tibialis Posterior Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Posterior tibia/fibula/interosseous membrane
Navicular and cuneiform bones, cuboid bone and metatarsals 2-4.
Tibial nerve
Flexion at true ankle joint and inversion at subtalar
Flexor Hallucis Longus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Posterior fibula
Distal phalanx of big toe
Tibial nerve
Flexion at true ankle joint and inversion at subtalar
Flexor Digitorum Longus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Posterior tibia (inferior to soleal line)
Distal phalanges digits 2-5
Tibial nerve
Flexion at true ankle joint and inversion at subtalar
Tibialis Anterior Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Lateral tibia/ interosseous membrane
Medial cuneiform and metatarsal 1
Deep fibular nerve
Inversion at subtalar
Extensor Hallucis Longus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Medial tibia / interosseous membrane
Distal phalanx of big toe
Deep fibular nerve
Inversion at subtalar/ extension of big toe
Extensor Digitorum Longus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Medial fibula/ tibia epicondyle/ inerosseous
Distal and medial phalanges digits 2-5
Deep fibular nerve
Eversion at subtalar/ toe extension/ foot dorsiflexion
Fibularis Longus Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Head of fibula
1st metatarsal and medial cuneiform
Superficial fibular nerve
Flexion at true ankle joint and eversion at subtalar
Fibularis Brevis Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Distal 2/3rds / lateral fibula
5th metatarsal
Superficial fibular nerve
Flexion at true ankle joint and eversion at subtalar
Flexor Digitorum Brevis Origin, Insertion, Innervation and Movement
Calcaneal tuberosity and intermuscular septum
Middle phalanges digits 2-5
Medial plantar nerve
Toe flexion/ arch support
