Muscles of pelvis Flashcards
psoas minor
T12-L1
Pectineal line and iliopubic
eminence
Weak trunk flexion and hip stabiliser
L1-L2
Psoas major
T12-L5
Lesser trochanter
Trunk and hip flexion
L1-L3
Iliacus
Superior 2/3 iliac crest, ala of sacrum and sacroiliac ligaments
Lesser trochanter
Hip flexion and stabilise hip
Femoral nerve
gluteal region
Tensor fascia latea
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Piriformis
Superior gemellus
Internus obturator
Inferior gemellus
Externus obturator
Quadratus femoris
Tensor fascia latae
Anterior superior iliac spine and anterior part of iliac crest
Iliotibial band
Abduction, medial rotation and keep ipsilateral pelvis level when standing on one leg
Superior gluteal nerve
gluteus maximus
Posterior gluteal line and posterior ilium
Iliotibial band and gluteal tuberosity
External rotation and extension
Inferior gluteal nerve
Gluteus medius
Anterior gluteal line and posterior gluteal line
Lateral surface of greater trochanter
Extension, rotation, abduction and keep ipsilateral pelvis level when standing on one leg
Superior gluteal nerve
Gluteus minimus
Anterior gluteal line and inferior gluteal line
Anterior surface of greater trochanter
Medial rotation and abduction
Superior gluteal nerve
Piriformis
Anterior surface of sacrum
Superior border of greater trochanter
Lateral rotation
S1-S2
Superior gemellus
Ischial spine
Trochanteric fossa
Lateral rotation
Nerve to obturator internus
Internus obturator
Internal surface of obturator membrane and obturator foramen
Trochanteric fossa
Lateral rotation
Nerve to quadratus femoris
Interior gemellus
Ischial tuberosity
Trochanteric fossa
Lateral rotation
Nerve to obturator internus
Externus obturator
External surface of obturator membrane and obturator foramen
Trochanteric fossa
Lateral rotation
Obturator nerve
Quadratus femoris
Lateral surface of ischial tuberosity
Quadrate tubercle
Lateral rotation
Quadratus femoris nerve
Medial thigh region
Pectineus
Gracilis
Adductor Longus
Adductor brevis
Adductor Magnus
