Pelvic Floor Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Levator Ani
(origin)
A
Pubis, ischial Spine, fascia between the two
2
Q
Levator Ani
(insertion)
A
Coccyx, midline around pelvic organs
3
Q
Levator Ani
(action)
A
Support of pelvic viscera , pulls anal canal upward
4
Q
Levator Ani
(innervation)
A
Sacral nerves 3&4
5
Q
Ischiococcygeus
(origin)
A
ischial spine
6
Q
Ischiococcygeus
(insertion)
A
lower sacrum, upper coccyx
7
Q
Ischiococcygeus
(action)
A
pulls coccyx anteriorly, support of pelvic viscera
8
Q
Ischiococcygeus
(innervation)
A
sacral nerves 4&5
9
Q
Articularis genu
(Origin)
A
Anterior distal surface of femur
10
Q
Articularis genu
(Insertion)
A
Joint capsule of knee
11
Q
Articularis genu
(Action)
A
Pulls joint capsule proximally during joint extension
12
Q
Articularis genu
(Innervation)
A
Femoral nerve
