Muscles

Question 1

Psoas Minor

Answer 1

P: side of Bodies of T12 and L1 vertebrae
D: iliiopubic eminence and pubis via pectineal arch
I: Anterior Rami of lumbar nerves
A: Weak trunk flexor and hip stabiliser

Question 2

Psoas Major

Answer 2

P: transverse process of lumbar vertebrae: sides of bodies of vertebrae T12-L5
D: lesser trochanter of femur
I: Anterior rami of lumbar nerve (L1-L3)
A: hip/trunk flexion

Question 3

Iliacus

Answer 3

P: superior 2/3 of iliac fossa Ala of sacrum and sacroiliac ligaments
D: lesser trochanter of femur
I: femoral nerve
A: hip flexion and stabilise hip

Question 4

Pectineus

Answer 4

P: superior ramus of pubis
D: inferior to lesser trochanter, posterior superior femur
I: femoral nerve
A: adduct and flexes the hip

Question 5

Sartorius

Answer 5

P: anterior superior iliac spine
D: anterior aspect of medial condyle of tibia
I: Femoral nerve
A: Synergist for hip flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion

Question 6

Rectus Femoris

Answer 6

P: anterior inferior iliac spine
D: quadriceps tendon- tibial tuberosity
I: femoral nerve
A: hip flexion and knee extension

Question 7

Vastus Medialis

Answer 7

P: intertrochanteric line and medial lip of linea aspera of femur (medial aspect of the vertical posterior aspect of femur)
D: quadriceps tendon, patella, patellar tendon-tibial tuberosity
I: femoral nerve
A: knee extension

Question 8

Vastus intermedius

Answer 8

P: anterior and lateral surfaces of shaft of femur
D: quadriceps tendon, patella, patella tendon tibial tuberosity
I: Femoral nerve
A: knee extension

Question 9

Vastus lateralis

Answer 9

P: greater trochanter and lateral lip of linease aspera (vertical line on posterior aspect of femur)
D: quadriceps tendon patella tendon-tibial tuberosity
I: femoral nerve
A: knee extension