Week 6 Muscle Quiz Flashcards
Gluteus Medius
O. Outer surface of the ilium
I. Lateral surface of the greater trochanter
A. Hip abduction
N. Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Gluteus Maximus
O. Posterior sacrum and ilium
I. Posterior femur distal to greater trochanter and to iliotibial band
A. Hip extension, hyperextension, lateral rotation
N. Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Iliopsoas: Psoas Major Portion
O. Anterior & lateral surfaces of T12 through L5
I. Lesser trochanter of femur
A. Hip flexion
N. Femoral nerve L2 and L3
Iliopsoas: Iliacus Portion
Ill-e-icus
O. Iliac fossa
I. Lesser trochanter
A. Hip flexion
N. Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
Tensor Fasciae Latae
O. Anterior superior iliac spine
I. Lateral condyle of tibia
A. Combined hip flexion and abduction
N. Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5)
Adductor Magnus
O. Ischium and pubis
I. Entire linea aspera and adductor tubercle
A. Hip adduction
N. Obturator and sciatic nerve (L3, L4)
Gracilis
O. Pubis
I. Anterior medial surface of proximal end of tibia
A. Hip adduction
N. Obturator nerve (L2, L3)
Piriformis
Deep Rotator Muscles O. Posterior sacrum, ischium, pubis I. Greater trochanter area A. Hip lateral rotation N. S1, S2 segments
Gemelli
Deep Rotator Muscles
O. Posterior sacrum, ischium, pubis
I. Greater trochanter area
A. Hip lateral rotation
Obturators
Deep Rotator Muscles
O. Posterior sacrum, ischium, pubis
I. Greater trochanter area
A. Hip lateral rotation
Quadratus Femoris
Deep Rotator Muscles O. Posterior sacrum, ischium, pubis I. Greater trochanter area A. Hip lateral rotation N. Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Adductor Longus
O. Pubis
I. Middle third of the linea aspera
A. Hip adduction
N. Obturator nerve (L3, L4)
Sartorius
O. Anterior superior iliac spine
I. Proximal medial aspect of tibia
A. Combination of hip flexion, abduction, lateral rotation, and knee flexion
N. Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
