Medial Thigh Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Gracilis
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Ischiopubic ramus
Insertion:
- Med. tibia
2
Q
Gracilis
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Flexon (weak)
Innervation:
- Obturator n.
3
Q
Obturator Externus
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Obturator membrane
- Surrounding bone
Insertion:
- Trochanteric fossa
4
Q
Obturator Externus
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Externally rotates hip
Innervation:
- Obturator n.
5
Q
Pectineus
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Pecten of pubis
Insertion:
- Spiral line
6
Q
Pectineus
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Adduction
- Flexes/med. rotates hip
Innervation:
- Femoral n. (L2-4)
7
Q
Adductor Magnus
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Pubis
Insertion:
- Adductor part: entire linea aspera
- Hamstring part: adductor tubercle (med epi. femur)
8
Q
Adductor Magnus
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Adducts
Innervation:
- Obturator n.
- Tibial n. (ham. part)
9
Q
Adductor Longus
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Pubis
Insertion:
- Middle 1/3 of linea aspera
10
Q
Adductor Longus
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Adducts
Innervation:
- Obturator n.
11
Q
Adductor Brevis
Origin
Insertion
A
Origin:
- Pubis
Insertion:
- Lesser trochanter/linea aspera
12
Q
Adductor Brevis
Action
Innervation
A
Action:
- Adducts
Innervation:
- Obturator n.