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Lower Extremities- Attachments Flashcards

1
Q

Gluteus Maximus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Sacrum & iliac crest
Distal- Gluteal tuberosity & fascia lata
Function- Extend hip

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Gluteus medius & Minimus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Gluteal fossa (ilium)

Distal- Superior aspect of greater trochanter

Function- Abduct hip

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Tensor fascia lata
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterior iliac crest

Distal- Iliotibial tract to anterolateral tubercle of tibia

Function- Tension of fascia lata

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Piriformis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterior sacrum

Distal- medial aspect of greater trochanter

Function- lateral rotation of hip

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Obturator Internus

Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Membrane of obturator foramen

Distal- Greater trochanter

Function- Lateral rotation of hip

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Superior and Inferior Gemelli
Proximal attachment
Distal attachment
Function

A

Proximal- Ischium

Distal- Greater trochanter

Function- Lateral rotation of hip

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Quadrattus Femoris
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Ischial tuberosity

Distal- Greater trochanter

Function- Lateral rotation of hip

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Psoas major
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Lumbar transverse processes & T12-L5 vertebral bodies

Distal- Lesser trochanter

Function- Flex hip

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Iliacus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Iliac fossa

Distal- Lesser trochanter

Function- Flex hip

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Sartorius
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterior superior iliac spine

Distal- Anteromedial side of superior tibia

Function: Flex and externally rotate hip

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Quadriceps
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterior inferior iliac spine and anterior surface of femur

Distal- Patella -> tibial tuberosity

Function: Extension of knee

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Obturator Extrenus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Obturator foramen

Distal-Greater trochanter

Function- Lateral rotation of thigh

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Q

Pectineus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Ilieum & superior pubic ramus

Attachment- Medial femur

Function-Adduct thigh

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Adductor longus, brevis & magnus
Proximal attachments

Distal attachments

Function

A

Proximal- Pubis

Distal- Medial femur & adductor tuberosity

Function- Adduct thigh

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Gracilis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Pubis

Distal- Anteromedial side of superior tibia

Function- Adduct thigh

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Biceps femoris
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Ischial tuberosity & posterior femur

Distal- Fibular head

Function- Flexion of knee and extension of hip

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Semimembranosus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Ischial tuberosity

Distal- Posteromedial side of superior tibia

Function: Flexion of knee and extension of hip

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Semitendinosus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Ischial tuberosity

Distal- Posterior superior tibia

Function- Flexion of knee and extension of hip

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Q

Popliteus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Lateral femoral epicondyle

Distal- Anteromedial side of superior tibia

Function- Lateral rotation of femur on tibial plateau

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Q

Gastrocnemius
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Medial and lateral femoral epicondyles

Distal- Calcaneal tendon -> calcaneal tuberosity

Function- Plantarflexion of foot at ankle

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Q

Soleus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Posterosuperior tibia, fibula, interosseous membrane

Distal- Calcaneal tendon -> calcaneal tuberosity

Function- Plantarflexion of foot at ankle

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Q

Plantaris
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Funciton

A

Proximal- Medial and lateral femoral epicondyles

Distal- Calcaneal tuberosity

Function- Plantarflexion of foot at ankle

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Q

Tibialis Posterior
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Posterosuperior tibia, fibula & interosseous membrane

Distal- Inferior, medial aspect of navicular bone

Function- Plantar flexion and inversion

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Q

Flexor Digitorum Longus
Proximal attachment
Distal attachment
Function

A

Proximal- Posterior shaft of tibia

Distal- Distal phalanages of digits 2-5

Function: Flexion of digits 2-5 at the DIP joint

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Flexor Hallucis Longus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Posterior shaft of fibula

Distal- Distal phalanx of digit 1

Function- Flexion of digit 1 at interphalangeal joint

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Q

Tibialis Anterior
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterosuperior tibia & interosseous membrane

Distal- Superior, medial aspect of navicular and cuboid bones

Function- Dorsiflexion and inversion

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Q

Extensor Digitorum Longus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterior shaft of fibula

Distal- Distal phalanges of digits 2-5

Function- Extension of digits 2-5 at MCP joint

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Q

Extensor Hallucis Longus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Anterosuperior fibula and interosseous membrane

Distal- Distal phalanx of digit 1

Function- Extension of digit 1 at MCP joint

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Q

Fibularis Longus
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Superior lateral aspect of fibular

Distal- Plantar aspect of 1st metatarsal and medial coneiform

Function- Eversion of foot at angle

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Q

Fibularis Brevis
Proximal function
Distal function
Function

A

Proximal- Anterior middle fibula

Distal- Tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal

Function- Eversion

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Q

Fibularis Tertius
Proximal attachment
Distal attachment
Function

A

Proximal- From extensor digitorum longus muscle

Distal- Superior base of 5th metatarsal

Function- Eversion

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Q

Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Calcaneal tuberosity

Distal- Middle phalanges of digits 2-5

Function- Flexion of digits 2-5 at PIP and MCP joints

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Q

Quadrattus Plantae
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Calcaneus

Distal- Flexor digitorum longus tendon

Function- Stabilization of digital flexors

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Q

Lumbricals
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Tendons of flexor digitorum longus

Distal: Extensor- hood of digits 2-5

Function- Extension of PIP and DIP joints

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Q

Abductor Hallucis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Calcaneus

Distal- Base of 1st digit

Function- Abduction of 1st digit, stabilizing

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Q

Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Proximal attachment
Distal attachment
Function

A

Proximal- Cuboid and cuneiform bones

Distal- Base of 1st digit

Function- Flexion of 1st digit, stabilizing

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Q

Adductor Hallucis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Cuneiform bones and base of metatarsals; heads of metatarsals

Distal- Base of 1st digit

Function- Adduction of 1st digit, stabilizing

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Q

Abductor Digiti Minimi
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Calcaneus

Distal- Base of 5th digits

Function- Abduction of 5th digit, stabilizing

39
Q

Flexor Digiti Minimi
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Cuboid & base of 5th metatarsal

Distal- Head of 5th metatarsal

Function- Flexion of 5th digit, stabilizing

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Q

Dorsal Inerossei
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Metatarsals

Distal- Base of proximal phalanges

Function- Abduction of digits

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Q

Plantar Inerossei
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Metatarsals

Distal- Base of proximal phalanages

Function- Adduction of digits

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Q

Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Calcaneus

Distal- Base of middle phalanges of digits 2-4

Function- Extend digits 2-4

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Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Proximal attachments
Distal attachments
Function

A

Proximal- Calcaneus

Distal- Base of proximal phalanx of 1st digit

Function- Extend 1st digit

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Anatomy- Back & Extremities (10 decks)

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