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Iliacus

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Origin: Superior two-thirds of the Iliac fossa, Iliac crest, Anterior sacroiliac and Iliolumbar ligaments, Ala of sacrum
Insertion: Tendon of the Psoas Major, Body of the Femur
Peripheral Nerve: Femoral Nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L3
Function: Flexion of the hip

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Psoas Major

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Origin: Sides of the vertebral bodies and corresponding IV discs of T12-L5 and transverse processes of L1-L5
Insertion: Lesser trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: N/A
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Unilateral Action- Flexion of the hip
Bilateral Action- With the thigh fixed, the Psoas major flexes the trunk

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Gluteus Maximus

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Origin: Posterior gluteal line of the ilium, Iliac crest, Dorsum of the sacrum and coccyx, Sacrotuberous ligament
Insertion: Iliotibial tract, Gluteal tuberosity of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Inferior gluteal nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Extension and lateral rotation of the hip

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Gluteus Medius

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Origin: Outer surface of the ilium between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Superior gluteal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Abduction and Medial rotation of the hip

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Gluteus Minimus

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Origin: Outer surface of the ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Superior gluteal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Abduction and Medial rotation of the hip

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Semitendinosus

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Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Proximal aspect of the medial surface of the tibia
Peripheral Nerve: Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Extension of the hip, Flexion and Medial rotation of the knee

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Semimembranosus

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Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Medial condyle of the tibia
Peripheral Nerve: Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Extension of the hip, Flexion and Medial rotation of the knee

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Biceps Femoris

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Origin: Long Head- Ischial tuberosity
Short Head- Lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur and the lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion: Lateral aspect of the head of the fibula
Peripheral Nerve: Long Head- Tibial portion of the sciatic nerve
Short Head- Peroneal portion of the sciatic nerve
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Extension of the hip, Flexion and Lateral rotation of the knee

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Tensor Fascia Lata

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Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine, Anterior aspect of the outer lip of the iliac crest
Insertion: Iliotibial tract approximately one-third down the thigh
Peripheral Nerve: Superior gluteal nerve
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Abduction, Flexion, and Medial rotation of the hip; Extension of the knee

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Adductor Magnus

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Origin: Inferior rami of the pubis and ischium, Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: A line from the greater trochanter to the linea aspera of the femur, Linea aspera of the femur, Adductor tubercle, Medial supracondylar line of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator and sciatic nerves
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Adduction of the hip; Upper portion of the muscle assists in hip flexion, Lower portion assists in hip extension

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Adductor Longus

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Origin: Anterior aspect of the pubis
Insertion: Linea aspera along the middle third of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Adduction and Flexion of the hip

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Adductor Brevis

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Origin: Inferior ramus of the pubis
Insertion: A line from the lesser trochanter to the linea aspera, Upper portion of the linea aspera
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Adduction, Flexion, and Medial rotation of the hip

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Pectineus

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Origin: Pectineal line of the pubis
Insertion: A line from the lesser trochanter to the linea aspera
Peripheral Nerve: Femoral nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Aduction, Flexion, and Medial rotation of the hip

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Gracilis

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Origin: Body and ramus of the pubis
Insertion: Proximal aspect of the medial surface of the tibia
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L3
Function: Adduction of the hip, Flexion, and Medial rotation of the knee

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Piriformis

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Origin: Anterior surface of the sacrum, sacrotuberous ligament
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: N/A
Nerve Root: S1-S2
Function: Lateral rotation of the hip, Abduction of the flexed hip

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Gemellus Superior

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Origin: Ischial spine
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Nerve to the obturator internus
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Lateral rotation of the hip, Abduction of the flexed hip

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Gemellus Inferior

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Origin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Nerve to the quadratus femoris
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Lateral rotation of the hip, Abduction of the flexed hip

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Obturator Internus

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Origin: Obturator membrane and foramen, Inner surface of the pelvis, Inferior rami of the pubis and ischium
Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Nerve to the obturator internus
Nerve Root: L5-S2
Function: Lateral rotation of the hip, Abduction of the flexed hip

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Obturator Externus

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Origin: Rami of the pubis and ischium, Outer surface of the obturator membrane
Insertion: Trochanteric fossa of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Obturator nerve
Nerve Root: L4-L5
Function: Lateral rotation of the hip

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Quadratus Femoris

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Origin: Iscial tuberosity
Insertion: Quadrate tubercle of the femur
Peripheral Nerve: Nerve to the quadratus femoris
Nerve Root: L4-S1
Function: Lateral rotation of the hip

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Sartorius

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Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine, Upper aspect of the iliac notch
Insertion: Proximal aspect of the medial surface of the tibia
Peripheral Nerve: Femoral Nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L3
Function: Flexion, Abduction, and Lateral rotation of the hip and flexion of the knee

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Rectus Femoris

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Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine, Groove above the posterior brim of the acetabulum
Insertion: Base of the patella via the ligamentum patellae into the tibial tuberosity
Peripheral Nerve: Femoral nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Extension of the knee, Flexion of the hip

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Vastus Lateralis

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Origin: Greater trochanter of the femur, Intertrochanteric line, Linea aspera, Gluteal tuberosity
Insertion: Lateral border of the patella and via the ligamentum patellae into the tibial tuberosity
Peripheral Nerve: Femoral nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Extension of the knee

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Vastus Medialis

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Origin: Intertrochanteric line, Linea aspera, Medial supracondylar line of the femur
Insertion: Medial border of the patella and via the ligamentum patellae into the tibial tuberosity
Peripheral Nerve: Femoral nerve
Nerve Root: L2-L4
Function: Extension of the knee

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Vastus Intermedius
Origin: Anterior and lateral surfaces of the upper two-thirds of the body of the femur Insertion: Base of the patella and via the ligamentum patellae into the tibial tuberosity Peripheral Nerve: Femoral nerve Nerve Root: L2-L4 Function: Extension of the knee
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Gastrocnemius
Origin: Medial Head- Medial condyle and Adjacent popliteal surface of the femur Lateral Head- Lateral condyle of the femur Insertion: Via the tendon calcaneus into the posterior surface of the calcaneus Peripheral Nerve: Tibial nerve Nerve Root: S1-S2 Function: Plantar flexion of the ankle, flexion of the knee
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Soleus
Origin: Posterior surface of the head and Proximal third of the body of the fibula, Soleal line and Middle third of the medial border of the tibia Insertion: Via the tendon calcaneus into the posterior surface of the calcaneus Peripheral Nerve: Tibial nerve Nerve Root: S1-S2 Function: Plantar flexion of the ankle
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Popliteus
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Tibialis Anterior
Origin: Lateral condyle and upper two-thirds of the lateral surface of the body of the tibia, Interosseous membrane, Deep crural fossa Insertion: Base of the first metatarsal, Medial and Plantar surfaces of the medial cuneiform bone Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve Nerve Root: L4-S1 Function: Dorsiflexion of the foot at the ankle, Inversion of the foot at the subtalar and midtarsal joints
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Tibialis Posterior
Origin: Posterior aspect of the interosseous membrane, Posterior surface of the body of the tibia, Proximal two-thirds of the medial surface of the fibula Insertion: Tuberosity of the Navicular bone, Cuboid bone, All three cuneiform bones, Bases of metatarsals 2-4 Peripheral Nerve: Tibial nerve Nerve Root: L5-S1 Function: Inversion of the foot at the subtalar joint, Plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle
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Peroneus Longus
Origin: Head and upper two-thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula Insertion: Base of the first metatarsal, Lateral aspect of the medial cuneiform Peripheral Nerve: Superficial peroneal nerve Nerve Root: L4-S1 Function: Eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint; Weak plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle
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Peroneus Brevis
Origin: Distal two-thirds of the lateral surface of the fibula Insertion: Tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal Peripheral Nerve: Superficial peroneal nerve Nerve Root: L4-S1 Function: Eversion of the foot at the subtalar joint; Weak plantar flexor of the foot at the ankle
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Lumbricals (Foot)
Origin: Tendons of the flexor digitorum longus Insertion: Tendons of the extensor digitorum longus Peripheral Nerve: Medial plantar (first lumbrical) and Lateral plantar (lumbricals 2-4) nerves Nerve Root: L5-S1 (first lumbrical), S2-S3 (lumbricals 2-4) Function: Flexion at the MTP joints and extension at the IP joints of the lateral four toes
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Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Origin: Plantar surface of the cuboid and lateral cuneiform bones Insertion: Base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe Peripheral Nerve: Medial plantar nerve Nerve Root: L5-S1 Function: Flexion at the MTP joint of the great toes
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Flexor Hallucis Longus
Origin: Posterior aspect of the body of the fibula, Interosseous membrane Insertion: Base of the distal phalanx of the great toe Peripheral Nerve: Tibial nerve Nerve Root: L5-S2 Function: Flexion at the IP joint of the great toe
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Flexor Digitorum Longus
Origin: Posterior aspect of the body of the tibia Insertion: Base of the distal phalanges of toes 2-5 Peripheral Nerve: Tibial nerve Nerve Root: L5-S1 Function: Flexion at the DIP and PIP joints of the lateral four toes
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Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Origin: Tuberosity of the calcaneus, Plantar aponeurosis Insertion: Sides of the middle phalanges of toes 2-5 Peripheral Nerve: Medial plantar nerve Nerve Root: L5-S1 Function: Flexion at the proximal IP joints of the lateral four toes
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
Origin: Lateral tibial condyle, Anterior surface of the body of the fibula, Interosseous membrane Insertion: Dorsum of the middle and distal phalanges of toes 2-5 Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve Nerve Root: L4-S1 Function: Extension at the MTP joints of the lateral four toes
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Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Origin: Superior surface of the calcaneus, Lateral talocalcaneal ligament, Inferior extensor retinaculum Insertion: Dorsal surface of the base of the proximal phalanx of the great toe, Lateral aspect of the extensor digitorum longus tendons of toes 2-4 Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve Nerve Root: L5-S1 Function: Extension at the MTP joint of toes 1-4
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Extensor Hallucis Longus
Origin: Medial surface of the body of the fibula, Interosseous membrane Insertion: Base of the distal phalanx of the great toe Peripheral Nerve: Deep peroneal nerve Nerve Root: L4-S1 Function: Extension of the IP joint of the great toe

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