Practical 2 Flashcards
Pectineus
Proximal, Distal & Action
Prox: Superior Pubic Ramus
Distal: Pectineal line of femur
Action: Adducts & flexes thigh
Psoas Major
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Transverse process of L1-L5, vertebral bodies of T12-L5 & adjacent IV disc
Distal: Lesser trochanter of femur
Action: Flexes thigh & trunk
Sartorius
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Anterior Superior iliac spine
Distal: Medial aspect of proximal part of tibia
Action: Flexes & medially rotates leg
Assists in flexion, abduction & lateral rotation of thigh
Obturator Externus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: External surface of obturator membrane & adjacent bones
Distal: Trochanteric fossa of femur
Action: Laterally rotates thigh
Adductor Brevis
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Body of pubis & inferior pubic ramus
Distal: Prox 1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera of femur
Action: Adducts thigh
Psoas Minor
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Vertebral bodies of T12-L1 & adjacent IV disc
Distal: Iliopectineal eminence & pecten pubis of hip bone
Action: Assists in flexion of trunk
Piriformis
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Pelvic surface of sacrum & sacrotuberous ligament
Distal: Superior border of greater trochanter of femur
Action: Laterally rotates & transversally abducts thigh
Quadratus femoris
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Lateral margin of ischial tuberosity
Distal: Quadrate tubercle of femur
Action: Laterally rotates thigh
Adductor Longus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Anterior surface of body of pubis
Distal: Middle 1/3 of linea aspera of femur
Action: Adducts thigh
Gluteus Medius
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Area of ilium located b/w anterior or posterior gluteal lines
Distal: Lateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action: Medially rotates & adducts thigh
Quadratus Lumboris
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Inferior border of 12th rib, transverse process of L1-L4
Distal: Posterior half of iliac crest & iliolumbar ligament
Action: Extend & laterally flexes trunk, stabilize 12th rib during inspiration
Externus oblique
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: External surfaces & inferior border of 5th -12th ribs
Distal: Anterior superior iliac spine, anterior half of iliac crest, pubic crest, pubic tubercle, linea alba
Action: Flexes. laterally flexes & rotates trunk
Adductor Magnus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Inferior pubic ramus, ramus of ischium & ischial tuberosity
Distal: Gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, medial supracondylar line & adductor tubercle
Action: Adducts, flexes & extends thigh
Gluteus Minimus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Area of ilium located b/w anterior & inferior gluteal lines
Distal: Anterolateral aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action: Medially rotates & abducts thigh
Superior Gemellus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Ischial Spine
Distal: Medial aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action: Laterally rotates & transversally abducts thigh
Internal Oblique
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Inferior margins of 10th-12th ribs & adjacent costal cartilages, linea alba, pecten pubis
Distal: Thoracolumbar fascia, iliac crest, inguinal ligament
Action: Flexes, laterally flexes & rotates trunk, compresses & provides structural support to adjacent abdominal structure
Rotatores
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Transverse process of thoracic vertebrae
Distal: Laminae & Spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae 1 or 2 vertebral segments above
Action: Extends & rotates trunk, stabilize vertebral column
Inferior Gemellus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Ischial tuberosity
Distal: Medial aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action: Laterally rotates & transversely abducts thigh
Rectus Abdominis
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Xiphoid process & costal cartilages of 5th - 7th ribs
Distal: Pubic crest & symphysis
Action: Flex trunk, compresses & provides structural support to adjacent abdominal structures
Iliocostalis Lumborum
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Transverse processes of L1-L4, angles of 5th - 10th ribs
Distal: Iliac creat, posterolateral aspect of sacrum
Action: Extends & laterally flexes trunk
Gracilis
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Body of pubis & inferior pubic ramus
Distal: Medial aspect of proximal part of tibia
Action: Flex & medially rotates leg, assists in adduction of thigh
Iliacus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Iliac crest, superior 2/3 of iliac fossa, Ala of sacrum, anterior sacroiliac ligament
Distal: Lesser trochanter of femur via tendon of psoas major
Action: Flexes thigh, flexes trunk
Gluteus Maximus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Area of ilium located posterior its posterior gluteal line, posterior aspects of sacrum & coccyx & sacrotuberous ligament
Distal: Tubercle of iliotibal tract on tibia via iliotibial tract & gluteal tuberosity of femur
Action: Extend, laterally rotates & abducts thigh
Tensor fascia lata/ Iliotibial Band
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Anterior superior iliac spine & anterior 1/3 of outer lip of iliac crest
Distal: Tubercle of iliotibal tract on the tibia via iliotibal tract
Action: Assists in medial rotation, abduction & flexion of thigh
Multifidus
Prox, Distal & Action
Prox: Spinous process of lumbar, thoracic & cervical vertebrae
Distal: Posterior superior iliac spine, dorsal surface of sacrum, mammillary processes of lumbar vertebrae, transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae, articular processes of C4-C7 vertebrae
Action: Extends neck & trunk, stabilize vertebral column
Obturator Internus
Prox: internal surface of Obturator surface and adjacent bones
Distal: medial aspect of greater trochanter of femur
Action: laterally rotate and transversely abducts the thigh
