Muscles of Pelvis & Lower Extremity Flashcards
What muscles form the Iliopsoas
Psoas major, psoas minor and Iliacus
O of Psoas Major m.
Transverse process & Bodies of lumbar vertebrae
I of Psoas Major m.
Lesser trochanter of femur (fusing with iliacus)
Action of Psoas Major m.
Flexion & lateral rotation of thigh at hip jnt. & and flexion of trunk on hip
Innervation of Psoas Major m.
Lumbar spinal n.L2-L3
O of Psoas Minor m.
12th thoracic & 1st lumbar vertebrae
I of Psoas Minor m.
Iliopectineal line or fused with psoas major
Action of Psoas Minor m.
Flexion of pelvis on abdomen
Innervation of Psoas Minor m.
Lumbar plexus
O of Iliacus m.
Iliac fossa & sacrum
I of Iliacus m.
Tendon of psoas major into lesser trochanter of femur
Action of Iliacus m.
Flexion & lateral rotation of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Iliacus m.
Femoral n.
O of Gluteus maximus m.
Iliac crest , posterior gluteal line, sacrum & coccyx
I of Gluteus maximus m.
Iliotibial tract of tensor fascia latae & gluteal tuberosity of femur
Action of Gluteus Maximus m.
Extension & lateral rotation of thigh
Innervation of Gluteus Maximus m.
Inferior gluteal n.
O of Gluteus Medius m.
Ilium between anterior & posterior gluteal lines
I of Gluteus Medius m.
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of Gluteus Medius m.
Abduction & medial rotation of thigh
Innervation of Gluteus Medius m.
Superior gluteal n.
O of Gluteus Minimus m.
Ilium between anterior & inferior gluteal lines
I of Gluteus Minimus m.
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of Gluteus Minimus m.
Abduction & Medial rotation of thigh
Innervation of Gluteus Minimus m.
Superior gluteal n.
O of Tensor fascia latae m.
Anterior superior iliac spine & iliac crest
I of Tensor Fascia Latae m.
Iliotibial tract which attaches to lateral tibia
Action of Tensor Fascia Latae m.
Flexion & abduction of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Tensor Fascia Latae m.
Superior gluteal n.
O of Piriformis m.
Anterior surface of sacrum
I of Piriformis m.
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of Piriformis m.
Lateral rotation & abduction of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Piriformis m.
Sacral plexus
O of Superior Gemellus m.
Ischial spine
I of Superior Gemellus m.
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of Superior Gemellus m.
Lateral rotation & abduction of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Superior Gemellus m.
Lumbosacral plexus
O of Obturator Internus m.
Inner surface of obturator foramen, pubis & Ischium
I of Obturator Internus m.
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of Obturator Internus m.
Lateral rotation & abduction of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Obturator Internus m.
Lumbosacral plexus.
O of Inferior Gemellus m.
Ischial tuberosity
I of Inferior Gemellus m.
Greater trochanter of femur
Action of Inferior Gemellus m.
Lateral rotation & abduction of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Inferior Gemellus m.
Lumbosacral plexus
O of Quadratus Femoris m.
Ischial tuberosity
I of Quadratus Femoris m.
Quadrate tubercule of femur
Action of Quadratus Femoris m.
Lateral rotation & stabilization of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Quadratus Femoris m.
Lumbosacral plexus
O of Obturator Externus m.
Outer surface of obturator foramen & membrane
I of Obturator Externus m.
Trochanteric fossa of femur
Action of Obturator Externus m.
Lateral rotation & abduction of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Obturator Externus m.
Obturator n.
What is the role of the lateral rotators
Steady the femoral head in acetabulum, therefore, stabilizing the hip joint
O of Sartorius m.
Anterior superior iliac spine
I of Sartorius m.
Proximal, medial surface of shaft of tibia
Action of Sartorius m.
Flexion, abduction & lateral rotation of thigh and flexion of leg at hip jnt.
Innervation of Sartorius m.
Femoral n.
O of Rectus Femoris m.
Anterior inferior iliac spine
I of Rectus Femoris m.
Patella via quadriceps tendon & then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Action of Rectus Femoris m.
Extension of leg at knee jnt. & flexion of thigh at hip jnt.
Innervation of Rectus Femoris m.
Femoral n.
O of Vastus Lateralis m.
Greater trochanter and lateral margin of linea aspera of femur
I of Vastus Lateralis m.
Patella via quadriceps tendon & then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Action of Vastus Lateralis m.
Extension of leg at knee joint
Innervation of Vastus Lateralis m.
Femoral n.
Action of Vastus Medialis m.
Extension of leg at knee jnt.
O of Vastus Medialis m.
Medial margin of linea aspera of femur
I of Vastus Medialis m.
Patella via quadriceps tendon & then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Innervation of Vastus Medialis m.
Femoral n.
O of Vastus Intermedius m.
Anterior and lateral surfaces of shaft of femur