Muscles of thigh innervations Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior divisions of L1-L3 ventral rami
A
Psoas major
2
Q
Femoral (posterior division)
A
Anterior compartment of the thigh: Iliacus Sartorius Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Vastus intermedius Pectineus (sometimes by obturator, or by both obturator & femoral)
3
Q
Obturator (anterior division)
A
Medial compartment of the thigh: Gracilis ADductor longus ADductor brevis ADductor magnus (anterior 2/3) Obturator externus
4
Q
Inferior gluteal nerve (posterior division)
A
Gluteus maximus
5
Q
Superior gluteal nerve (posterior division)
A
Tensor fasciae latae
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
6
Q
Posterior divisions of ventral rami of S1-S2
A
Piriformis
7
Q
Tibial nerve (anterior division)
A
Posterior compartment of the thigh: ADductor magnus (posterior 1/3) Semitendinosus Semimembranosus Biceps femoris (long head)