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Muscles- THE ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE THIGH Flashcards

1
Q

In general, what are the Actions of the Muscles in the ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT of the Thigh?

A

HIP FLEXION

KNEE EXTENSION

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Which NERVE Innervates the Muscles of the ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT?

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The Femoral Nerve (L2,L3,L4)

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List the Muscles of the ANTERIOR COMPARTMENT of the Thigh

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  1. Sartorius
  2. Iliopsoas
  3. Pectineus
  4. Vastus Medialis
  5. Vastus Intermedius
  6. Vastus Lateralis
  7. Rectus Femoris
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What is the proximal attachment of the Pectineus muscle?

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Superior Pubic Ramus

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What is the Distal attachment of the Pectineus muscle?

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Pectineal Line of the Femur

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Pectineus Attachments

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Pectineal Line of Femur

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What are the actions of the Pectineus Muscle?

A

Hip Flexion and Adduction

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9
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Apart from the femoral nerve, which other nerve may also innervate the Pectineus muscle?

A

The OBTURATOR NERVE

  • The pectineus is considered TRANSITIONAL MUSCLE between the anterior and medial compartments
  • The Pectineus can both Flex and Adduct the Hip
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10
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What is the most powerful flexor of the hip joint?

A

The ILIOPSOAS

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What is the proximal attachment of the Psoas Major and Psoas Minor Muscles?

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  • Psoas Major- T12-L5 Vertebra Transverse processes and Discs

-Psoas Minor- T12-L1Vertebra Transverse processes and Discs

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What is the Distal attachment of the Psoas Major and Psoas Minor Muscles?

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  • Psoas Major- Lesser Trochanter of the Femur

-Psoas Minor- Pectineal Line

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13
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What Nerves innervate the Psoas Muscle?

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Anterior Rami of L1, L2, L3

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Psoas Muscle

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What is the proximal attachment of the ILIACUS MUSCLE?

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Iliac Crest, Iliac fossa, Sacroiliac Ligaments

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16
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What is the Distal attachment of the ILIACUS MUSCLE?

A

Lesser Trochanter

17
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What Nerve Innervates the Iliacus Muscle?

A

FEMORAL NERVE (L2, L3, L4)

18
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What is the Action of the ILIOPSOAS MUSCLE?

A

Hip Flexion

19
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IlIACUS

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20
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What is the proximal attachment of the SARTORIUS MUSCLE?

A

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

21
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What is the distal attachment of the SARTORIUS MUSCLE?

A

Superior part of the Medial surface of the TIBIA

22
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What Nerve Innervates the SARTORIUS MUSCLE?

A

Femoral Nerve (L2, L3, L4)

23
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What are the Actions of the SARTORIUS Muscle?

A

Hip Flexion, Hip Abduction, Lateral Rotation of the Thigh

24
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What is the LONGEST MUSCLE in the body?

A

SARTORIUS

25
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SARTORIUS MUSCLE

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26
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What are the components of the QUADRICEPS FEMORIS?

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  1. Vastus Lateralis
  2. Vastus Medialis
  3. Vastus Intermedius
  4. Rectus Femoris
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What is the Proximal Attachment of the VASTUS LATERALIS ?

A

Greater Trochanter
Linea Aspera of Femur

28
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Linea Aspera of Femur

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29
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What is the Proximal Attachment of the VASTUS MEDIALIS ?

A

Intertrochanteric Line
Linea Aspera of Femur

30
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What is the Proximal Attachment of the VASTUS INTERMEDIUS ?

A

Shaft of the Femur

31
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What is the Proximal Attachment of the RECTUS FEMORIS?

A

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

32
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Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

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33
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Where does the QUADRICEPS FEMORIS attach Distally?

A

Patella via the Quadriceps Tendon

34
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Quadriceps Tendon

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35
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What is the Patellar Ligament?

A

-Continuation of the Quadriceps Tendon
-Connects the Patellar to the Tibial Tuberosity

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