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A&P 1 > Muscles that Move the Thigh Gluteal Group > Flashcards

Muscles that Move the Thigh Gluteal Group Flashcards

1
Q

Gluteus Maximus Origin

A

Iliac crest

Posterior gluteal line

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Gluteus Maximus Insertion

A

Gluteal tuberosity of the femur

Iliotibial tract

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3
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Gluteus Maximus Action

A

Major hip extensor

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4
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Gluteus Medius Origin

A

Iliac crest

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5
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Gluteus Medius Insertion

A

Greater trochanter

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Tensor Fasciae Latae Origin

A

Anterior superior iliac spine

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7
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Tensor Fasciae Latae Insertion

A

Iliotibial tract

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8
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Tensor Fasciae Latae Action

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Flexion and medial rotation of the hip

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Obturators (Internus & Externus) Origin

A

Obturator foramen

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10
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Obturators (Internus & Externus) Insertion

A 
Intertrochanteric fossa (Externus)
Greater trochanter (Internus)
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Obturators (Internus & Externus) Action

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Lateral rotation of the hip

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12
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Piriformis Origin

A

Anterior lateral border of the sacrum

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13
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Piriformis Insertion

A

Greater trochanter

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14
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Piriformis Action

A

Lateral rotation of the hip

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15
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Quadrates Femoris Origin

A

Ischial tuberosity

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16
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Quadrates Femoris Insertion

A

Intertrochanteric crest

17
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Quadrates Femoris Action

A

Lateral rotation of the hip

18
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Adductor Longus Origin

A

inferior ramus of the pubis

19
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Adductor Longus Insertion

A

Linea asperia of femur

20
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Adductor Longus Action

A

Adduction and flexion of the hip

21
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Adductor Magnus Origin

A

Ischial tuberosity

22
Q

Adductor Magnus Insertion

A

Linea aspera and adductor tubercle

23
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Adductor Magnus Action

A

Adduction and flexion of hip

24
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Gracilis Origin

A

Inferior ramus of the pubis

25
Q

Gracilis Insertion

A

Medial surface of the tibia

26
Q

Gracilis Action

A

Adduction and medial rotation at the hip

Flexion at the knee

27
Q

Iliacus Origin

A

Entire surface of the iliac fossa

28
Q

Iliacus Insertion

A

Lesser trochanter

29
Q

Iliacus Action

A

Flexion at the hip

30
Q

Psoas Origin

A

T12-L5 Vertebrae

31
Q

Psoas Insertion

A

Lesser trochanter

32
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Psoas Action

A

Flexion at the hip

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