2B Muscles Flashcards
(18 cards)
Gluteus Maximus Insertion
Femur and iliotibial tract.
Gluteus Maximus Orgin
Outer ilium of the pelvis
Posterior side of sacrum and coccyx
Gluteus Maximus Action
Hip extension and external rotation
Tensor Fascia Latae (TFA) Origin
Outer surface of the iliac crest
Tensor Fascia Latae (TFA) Insertion
One third of the iliotibial band
PSOAS Origin
Transverse processes
T 12 Vertebrae
L 1- L 5 Vertebrae
Tensor Fascia Latae (TFA) Action
Hip Flexion
Abduction
Internal rotation
PSOAS Insertion
Lesser trochanter of the femur
PSOAS Action
Hip Flexion
External rotation
Extends and rotates lumbar spine
Iliacus Origin
Iliac fossa
Iliac crest
Iliacus Insertion
Lessor trochanter of femur
Iliacus Action
Hip Flexion
External rotation
Sartorius Origin
iliac spine
Sartorius Insertion
tibia
Sartorius Action
Hip Flexion
External rotation
Abduction
Knee Flexion
Internal rotation
Piriformis Origin
sacrum
Piriformis Insertion
Greater trochanter of the femur
Piriformis Action
Hip external rotation
Abduction
Extension