MSK-anatomy Flashcards
what are the Iliac crests
The iliac crests are the upper, curved edges of the iliac bones, which form the largest part of the pelvis
what is the popliteal fossae
The popliteal fossa is a shallow, diamond-shaped space located at the back of the knee
femoral triangle location
upper thigh
superior border of femoral triangle
inguinal ligament
lateral border of femoral triangle
sartorius
medial border of femoral triangle
adductor longs
floor of femoral triangle
formed by iliopsoas laterally and pectinous medially
what does the femoral canal contain
contains deep inguinal lymph nodes
deep inguinal lymph nodes location of..
hernia formation
rotator cuff muscles SITS
supraspinatus
infraspinatus
teres minor
subscapularis
rotator cuff attachment to humerus
S- superior
I- middle
T- inferior
S- lesser tubercle
what does L5 spinal nerve root innervate
muscles responsible for-
dorsiflexion of the foot
what does L1 spinal nerve root innervate
iliapsoas muscle- responsible for hip flexion
what does L2 spinal nerve root innervate
iliopsas muscle and adductor muscles of thigh
what does L3 spinal nerve root innervate
quadricep muscles of the thigh
what does L4 spinal nerve root innervate
quadricep muscles of the thigh- responsible for knee extension
the tibialis posterior muscle- responsible for inversion of the foot
C1-C4 (cervical plexus) responsible for-
posterior scalp
neck
diaphragm
C5-T1 (brachial plexus) responsible for-
upper limbs
L1-L4 (lumbar plexus) responsible for-
lower limbs