Muscles of the Thigh Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus m. Origin
- Ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line
- Dorsal surface of sacrum
- Sacrotuberous ligament
Gluteus Maximus m. Insertion
- IT band
- Gluteal tuberosity
Gluteus Maximus m. Action
- Extension
- Lateral rotation
- Rising from seated position
Gluteus Maximus m. Innervation (Nerve and Artery)
- N: Inferior gluteal N (L5-S2)
- A: Superior and Inferior Gluteal A
Gluteus Medius m. Origin
-External ilium b/t ant. and post. gluteal lines
Gluteus Medius m. Insertion
Lateral surface of greater trochanter
Gluteus Medius m. Action
- Abduct
- Medially rotate thigh
Gluteus Medius m. Innervation (Nerve and Artery)
- N: Superior gluteal N
- A: Superior gluteal A.
Gluteus Minimus m. Origin
External ilium b/t anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Gluteus Minimus m. Insertion
Anterior surface of greater trochanter
Gluteus Minimus m. Action
Abduct and medially rotate thigh
Gluteus Minimus m. Innervation (Nerve and Artery)
- N: Superior gluteal n (L5, S1)
- A: Superior gluteal A
Tensor Fascia Lata m. Origin
ASIS, anterior iliac crest
Tensor Fascia Lata m. Insertion
IT Tract
Lateral epicondyle of tibia
Tensor Fascia Lata m. Action
Abduct
medially rotate thigh
flex thigh
maintain extended leg
Tensor Fascia Lata m. Innervation (Nerve and Artery)
- N: Superior gluteal N (L5, S1)
- A: Lateral circumflex A.
Which muscles abduct and medially rotate the thigh?
- Gluteus medius m.
- Gluteus Minimus m.
- Tensor Fascia Latae m.
Which groups laterally rotate and extend/abduct the thigh?
- Piriformis m.
- Obturator Internus m.
- Superior Gemelli m.
- Inferior Gemelli m.
- Quadratus Femoris m.
Which muscles attach to the greater trochanter?
- Piriformis m. (superior)
- Gluteus medius m. (Lateral)
- Gluteus minimus m. (anterior)
- Obturator externus m. (posterior)
- Obturator internus m.
- Superior Gemellus m (medial)
- Inferior Gemellus m (medial)
Piriformis m. Origin
- Anterior surface of sacrum
- Sacrotuberous ligament
Piriformis m. Insertion
Superior border of greater trochanter of femur
Piriformis m. Action
- Laterally rotate extended thigh
- Abduct flexed thigh
- Stabilize femoral head in acetabulum
Piriformis m. Innervation
- N to Pisiformis (Ventral Rami S1,2)
- Inferior gluteal A.
Obturator internus m. Origin
Pelvic surface of obturator membrane
Obturator internus m. Insertion
Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur
Obturator internus m. Action
Laterally rotate extended thigh
Abduct flexed thigh
Obturator internus m. Innervation
- N to Obturator Internus (L5, S1)
- Inferior gluteal A.
What structure passes through the lesser sciatic foramen?
Tendon of Obturator Internus
P: Pudendal N (enters perineum)
I: Internal Pudendal A
N: N. to Obturator Internus
Superior and Inferior Gemelli m. Origin
Superior: Ischial spine
Inferior: Ischial tuberosity
Superior and Inferior Gemelli m. Insertion
Medial surface of greater trochanter of femur
Superior and Inferior Gemelli m. Action
- Laterally rotate extended thigh
- Abduct flexed thigh
Superior and Inferior Gemelli m. Innervation
Superior N: N to obturator Internus
Inferior N: N to Quadratus femoris (L5,S1)
Artery (both): Inferior Gluteal a.
Quadratus Femoris m. Origin
Lateral border of ischial tuberosity
Quadratus Femoris m. Insertion
intertrochanteric crest on femur
Quadratus Femoris m. Action
Laterally rotate thigh
Quadratus Femoris m. Innervation
- N: N. to Quadratus femoris (L5,S1)
- A: Medial circumflex femoral a. and inferior gluteal a
Piriformis Syndrome
- Pathology of Piriformis (spasm, tightening, other pathology), causing irritation of sciatic N.
- Shooting pain down thigh and back of leg
Which arteries are involved in the cruciate anastomosis?
- Inferior gluteal a.
- Medial circumflex a.
- Lateral circumflex a.
- First perforating branch of the Profundus Femoris a.
What can damage or lesion to the Superior Gluteal N cause? What muscles does it innervate? What is the pathology called and what does it present as?
- Trendelenburg Sign (Duchenne’s Limp)
- Denervation or weakness of Gluteus Medius and Minimus m.
- Issues with medially rotating thigh, so your foot drags as you walk and pelvis drips on side opposite to injury
What 7 nerve structures pass through the greater sciatic foramen?
- Sciatic N
- Superior Gluteal N.
- Inferior Gluteal N.
- Pudendal N
- Posterior Femoral Cutaneous N.
- N. to Quadratus Femoris
- N to Obturator Internus
What 5 structures pass through the lesser sciatic foramen?
- Tendon of Obturator Internus
2/3. Internal Pudendal A and V - Pudendal N
- N. to obturator Internus
What 3 vessel structures pass through the greater sciatic foramen?
- Superior Gluteal A and V
- Inferior Gluteal A and V
- Internal Pudendal A and V
What muscle passes through the greater sciatic foramen?
Piriformis m
What structures pass through both the greater and lesser sciatic foramen?
- Pudendal N
- N to Obturator Internus
- Internal Pudendal A and V
What muscles are in the floor of the femoral triangle?
- Iliacus m.
- Psoas major m.
- Pectineus m. (medially)
What does the roof of the femoral triangle consist of? (If you were looking from a superior view)
- Fascia lata (root of femoral triangle)
- Cribriform fascia (only in femoral triangle, surrounds NAVEL)
- Subcutaneous tissue (fat)
- Skin
What is the muscular component of the retroinguinal space?
Iliopsoas and femoral N
What is the vascular component of the retroinguinal space?
- Femoral A and V
- Lymph vessels draining the deep inguinal node (located in femoral canal)
What 8 muscles are supplied by the femoral N?
- Iliacus
- Quadriceps Femoris: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis
- Articularis Genu
- Sartorius
- Pectineus
What part of the skin does the femoral cutaneous N supply?
Anterior thigh and part of the medial thigh
-As the Saphenous N: medial aspect of lower leg and ankle
What is found in the femoral sheath?
Femoral A, V, and lymph node
What is found in the femoral canal?
Lymphatics (medial to femoral V.)
How would one locate the femoral artery for a pulse?
Halfway between the inguinal ligament (runs between anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle), then down roughly 3 cm
What is the femoral ring and why is it important?
Superior opening of the femoral canal, within the femoral sheath
-Lymph vessels go through here
Whats the difference between a Femoral Hernia vs. Inguinal Hernia?
Femoral Hernia:
- Women>Men
- Intestinal loop thru femoral ring
- Below and lateral to pubic tubercle
Inguinal Hernia
- Men>Women
- Above and Medial to pubic tubercle
- NOT through femoral canal/ring
- Male (tissue could potentially perforate scrotum.
What is the path of the Great Saphenous V, distal to proximal?
- Dorsum of foot
- Medial side of leg
- Medial thigh
- Through saphenous hiatus
- Joint of femoral v.
What is the principle artery of the thigh?
Deep femoral a.
What are the tributaries of the great saphenous v?
- External pudendal v.
- Superficial circumflex iliac v.
- Superficial epigastric v.