Palp Lower Midterm Flashcards
Insertion of the quadratus lumborum
Inferomedial 12th rib and transverse processes of L1-L4
Action of the quadratus lumborum
Bilaterally: extension of the trunk
Unilaterally: ipsilateral lateral flexion of the trunk
Origin of the intercostals (as a group)
Inferior border of the superior rib
Insertion of the intercostals as a group
Superior border of the inferior rib
Action of the intercostals as a group
External intercostals: elevation of the ribs to assist with inhalation
Internal intercostals: depression of the ribs to assist with exhalation
Origin of the tensor fasciae latae
Anterior iliac crest, just posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Insertion of the tensor fasciae Latae
Iliotibial tract, to the anterolateral tibial tubercle
Action of the tensor fasciae latae
Flexion of the hip, medial rotation of the hip, abduction of the hip
Origin of the sartorius
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Insertion of the Sartorius
Anteromedial tibia, just distal to the medial tibial condyle
Actions of the sartorius
Flexion of the hip, lateral rotation of the hip, abduction of the hip, flexion of the knee, medial rotation of flexed knee
Origin of the adductor longus
Anterior pubis, just inferior to the pubic crest
Insertion of the adductor longus
Intermediate medial lip of the linea aspera on the femur
Action of the adductor longus
Adduction of the hip, flexion of the hip, medial rotation of the hip
Origin of the gracilis
Inferior ramus of the pubis
