Muscles - Pelvis

Question 1

Iliacus m.

Answer 1

From: The superior two-thirds of the iliac fossa, internal lip of the iliac crest, iliolumbar and ventral sacroiliac ligaments, and the ala of the sacrum

To: The lateral side of the tendon of the psoas major and just distal to the lesser trochanter

Question 2

Psoas Major m.

Answer 2

From: The ventral surfaces of the transverse processes of all the lumbar vertebrae, and the sides of the lumbar and last thoracic vertebrae bodies (including the intervertebral discs)

To: The lesser trochanter of the femur

Question 3

Pirimormis m.

Answer 3

From: The pelvic surface of the sacrum between (and lateral to) the 1st-5th pelvic sacral formanina, margin of the greater sciatic foramen, and pelvic surface of the sacrotuberous ligament

To: The superior border of the greater trochanter of the femur

Question 4

Obturator Internus m.

Answer 4

From: The internal pelvic surface of the obturator membrane and margin of the obturator foramen, and pelvic surface of the ischium posterior and proximal to the obturator foramen

To: The medial surface of the greater trochanter of the femur, proximal to the trochanteric fossa

Question 5

Coccygeus m.

Answer 5

From: The ischial spine and sacrospinous ligament

To: The coccyx

Question 6

Levator Ani mm.

Answer 6

Includes: Iliococcygeus, Pubococcygeus, Puborectalis

From: The pubic symphysis, obturator fascia, and ischial spine

To: The midline raphe and anococcygeal ligament