Pelvis and lower abdomial cavity Flashcards
Psoas minor origin
T12-L1
Psoas minor insertion
Superior ramus of pubis
Psoas minor action
Posterior pelvic tilit
Psoas minor innervation
Lumbar nerves 1 &/or 2
Psoas minor blood supply
lumbar arteries
Levator ani origin
Pubis, ischial spine, fascia between the 2
Levator ani insertion
coccyx, midline around pelvis
Levator ani action
Support pelvic viscera, pulls anal canal upward
Levator ani innervation
Sacral nerves 3 and 4
Levator ani blood supply
inferior gluteal artery and pudendal artery
Ischiococcygeus origin
ischial spine
Ischiococcygeus insertion
Lower sacrum, upper coccyx
Ischiococcygeus action
Pulls coccyx anterior, supports pelvic viscera
Ischiococcygeus innervation
sacral nerves 4&5
Ischiococcygeus blood supply
Inferior visical artery, Inferior gluteal artery, internal pudendal artery