Muscles Quiz 4/ Hip Flashcards
1
Q
Iliacus Action
A
Flexes the hip
2
Q
Iliacus Origin
A
Iliac fossa of the ilium, lateral sacrum
3
Q
Iliacus Insertion
A
Lesser trochanter of femur
4
Q
Iliacus Nerve Supply
A
Femoral Nerve (anterior thigh, medial leg)
5
Q
Psoas Major Action
A
Flexes the hip
6
Q
Psoas Major Origin
A
Thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
7
Q
Psoas Major Insertion
A
Lesser trochanter of femur
8
Q
Psoas Major Nerve Supply
A
Ventral rami nerve
9
Q
Gluteus Maximus Action
A
Extends, laterally rotates, abducts hip
10
Q
Gluteus Maximus Origin
A
Dorsal ilium, sacrum and coccyx
11
Q
Gluteus Maximus Insertion
A
Gluteal tuberosity of femur, iliotibial tract
12
Q
Gluteus Maximus Nerve Supply
A
Inferior gluteal
13
Q
Gluteus Medius Action
A
Abducts and medially rotates the hip
14
Q
Gluteus Medius Origin
A
Lateral ilium
15
Q
Gluteus Medius Insertion
A
Greater trochanter of femur
