Muscles of the Anterior Thigh Compartment (femoral)

Question 1

Name muscle list…

Answer 1

Pectineus
O: superior ramus of pubis
A: flexion, adduction of hip joint, medial (internal rotation)
Insertion: pectineal line of femur (inferior to lesser trochanter)
Nerve: Femoral Nerve

Question 2

Name muscle ect

Answer 2

Sartorius
O: the anterior superior iliac spine
A: flexion, abduction, external rotation; flex knee joint
Insert: anteromedial surface of superior tibia via pes anserinus (superior)
Nerve: Femoral nerve

Question 3

Name muscle

Answer 3

Iliopsoas
O: Iliacus (iliac crest, iliac fossam, sacrum)
A: flexion of hip joint
Insert: lesser trochanter of femur
Nerve: Femoral nerve; L1- L3 ventral rami