Muscles PDNA Flashcards
Levator ani - puborectalis
P and D - Forms a sling between the 2 pubic bones and the rectum
N - Inferior anal nerve (S2-S4)
A - Resists defecation;
Supports pelvic viscera;
Resist increases in intra-abdominal pressure
Levator ani - Pubococcygeus
P - Pubis D - Coccyx N - Nerve to levator ani (S4) A - Supports pelvic viscera; Resist increases in intra-abdominal pressure
Levator ani - iliococcygeus
P - Tendinous arch (ileum and pubis) D - Coccyx N - Nerve to levator ani (S4) A - Supports pelvic viscera; Resist increases in intra-abdominal pressure
bulbospongiosus
P - Male: perineal body
Female: perineal body
D - Male: surrounds the bulb of the penis inserting in the perineal membrane
Female: enclosing the bulb of the vagina and greater vestibular gland inserting on the pubic arch
N - Deep perineal nerve (S2-4)
A - Responsible for ejaculation;
Supports and fixes the perineal body/ pelvic floor;
Assists in erectile
ischiocavernosus
P - Ischiopubic ramus and ischial tuberosity
D - Encloses the crus of the penis and clitoris inserting in the perineal membrane
N - Deep perineal nerve (S2-4)
A - Covers the erectile tissue
superficial transverse perineal
P - Ischiopubic ramus and ischial tuberosity
D - Passes along the inferior aspect of the posterior border to the perineal body
N - Deep perineal nerve (S2-4)
A - Supports structures below the urogenital hiatus
deep transverse perineal
P - Ischiopubic ramus and ischial tuberosity
D - Passes along the superior aspect of the posterior border to the perineal body
N - Deep perineal nerve (S2-4)
A - Supports structures below the urogenital hiatus
external urethral sphincter
P and D - Surrounds urethra superior to the perineal membrane
Males: ascends anterior aspect of the prostate
Females: some fibers also enclose the vagina (urethrovaginal sphincter)
N - Dorsal nerve of the penis or clitoris, Deep perineal nerve (S2-4)
A - Continence
pectineus
P - Superior pubic rami
D - Linea aspira on the posterior femur
N - Femoral and obturator nerves (L2,3)
A - Hip ADD, FL, IR
illiopsoas - psoas major
P. - Transverse processes and bodies of T12-L5
D - Lesser trochanter
N - L1,2,3
A - Hip FL
illiopsoas - illiacus
P - Iliac crest
D - Lesser trochanter
N - Femoral nerve (L2,3)
A - Hip FL
psoas minor
P - T12-L1
D - Inguinal ligament
N - L1,2
A - no action at the hip
sartorius
P -ASIS D - Pes anserine N - Femoral nerve (L2,3) A - Hip FL, ABD, ER Knee FL
rectus femoris
P - ASIS D - Quadriceps tendon to the patella (connected to the tibia by the patellar ligament) N - Femoral nerve (L2,3,4) A - Hip FL Knee EX
vastus lateralis
P - Femur
D - Quadriceps tendon to the patella (connected to the tibia by the patellar ligament)
N - Femoral nerve (L2,3,4)
A - Knee EX
Stabilize the patella via the oblique fibers
vastus medialis
P - Femur
D - Quadriceps tendon to the patella (connected to the tibia by the patellar ligament)
N - Femoral nerve (L2,3,4)
A - Knee EX
Stabilize the patella via the oblique fibers
vastus intermedius
P - Femur D - Quadriceps tendon to the patella (connected to the tibia by the patellar ligament) N - Femoral nerve (L2,3,4) A - Knee EX Lift the suprapatellar bursa
adductor longus
P - Body of the pubic bone
D - Linea aspira of the posterior femur
N - Obturator nerve (L2,3,4)
A - Hip FL, IR, ADD
adductor brevis
P - Body of the pubic bon
D - Pectinate line leading into the linea aspira
N - Obturator nerve (L2,3,4)
A - Hip FL, IR, ADD
adductor magnus
P - Anterior: inferior pubic ramus, ischial ramus
Posterior: ischial tuberosity
D - Anterior and Posterior: adductor tubercle of the femur
N - Anterior: obturator nerve (L2,3,4)
Posterior: tibial nerve (L4)
A - Anterior: hip ADD, FL, IR
Posterior: hip EX
gracilis
P - Inferior pubic ramus D - Pes anserine N - Obturator nerve (L2,3) A - Hip FL, IR, ADD knee FL
obturator externus
P - Obturator foramen
D - Trochanteric fossa of the femur
N - Obturator nerve (L3,4)
A - Hip ER, ADD