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Muscle Origin/Insertion/Action/Nerve Supply- Lecture Unit 3 Flashcards

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Iliacus- O

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Iliac Fossa

Sacrum

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Iliacus- I

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Lesser Trochanter/Femur

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Psoas Major- O

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Bodies and Transverse Processes/Lumbar Vertebrae

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Psoas Major- I

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Lesser Trochanter/Femur

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Psoas Major- A

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Flexion of femur at hip joint
Flexion of the vertebral column (right/left must work together)
Helps maintain posture (integrity of the vertebral column)

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Psoas Major- NS

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Femoral- L2, L3, L4

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Psoas Minor- O

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Bodies/ Lumbar Vertebrae

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Psoas Minor- I

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Iliopubic Eminence/ Pubis

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Psoas Minor- A

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Flexion of the pelvic bone (upward)

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Psoas Minor- NS

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L1 (sometimes L2)

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Sartorius- O

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Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

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Sartorius- I

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Superior Medial Shaft/Tibia

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Sartorius- A

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Flexion of the hip joint and knee joint (when both are carried out at the same time)
Abducts and Laterally rotates the femur
Medially rotates the leg

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Sartorius- NS

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Femoral Nerve- L2, L3, L4

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Rectus Femoris- O

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Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)

Acetabulum/ Pelvic Bone

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Rectus Femoris- I

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Base of the Patella

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Rectus Femoris- A

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Extend the leg at knee joint
Tonus plays role in strengthening knee joint
Flexes femur at hip joint

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Rectus Femoris- NS

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Femoral Nerve- L2, L3, L4

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Vastus Lateralis- O

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Greater Trochanter and Linea Aspera/ Femur

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Vastus Lateralis- I

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Base of the Patella

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Vastus Lateralis- A

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Extend the leg at knee joint

Tonus plays role in strengthening knee joint

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Vastus Lateralis- NS

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Femoral Nerve- L2, L3, L4

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Vastus Medialis- O

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Linea Aspera/ Femur

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Vastus Medialis- I

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Base of the Patella

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Vastus Medialis- A
Extend the leg at knee joint | Tonus plays role in strengthening knee joint
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Vastus Medialis- NS
Femoral Nerve- L2, L3, L4
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Vastus Intermedius- O
Anterior-Lateral Aspect and Linea Aspera/ Femur
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Vastus Intermedius- I
Base of the Patella
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Vastus Intermedius- A
Extend the leg at knee joint | Tonus plays role in strengthening knee joint
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Vastus Intermedius- NS
Femoral Nerve- L2, L3, L4
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Tendon of Insertion of Quadriceps
Patellar Ligament | From Apex of Patella to the Tibia
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Bundle of Muscle Fibers from deep Vastus Intermedius
Articulus Genu
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Articulus Genu- A
Extend the leg at knee joint Tonus plays role in strengthening knee joint Retracts teh synovial membrane of the knee joint to help stabilize the knee
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Gracilis- O
Ramus/ Ischium | Inferior Ramus/ Pubis
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Gracilis- I
Superior Medial Shaft/Tibia
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Gracilis- A
Adduction of Femur | Flexion of leg
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Gracilis- NS
Obturator- L2, L3, L4
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Pectineus- O
Superior Ramus (pubic pectin)/ Ramus
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Pectineus- I
Pectineal Line/ Femur
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Pectineus- A
Adducts Femur | Flexion at hip joint
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Pectineus- NS
Femoral- L2, L3, L4 | Obturator- L2, L3, L4
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Adductor Longus- O
Superior Ramus/ Pubis
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Adductor Longus- I
Linea Aspera/ Femur
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Adductor Longus- A
Adduct Femur
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Adductor Longus- NS
Obturator- L2, L3, L4
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Adductor Brevis- O
Inferior Ramus/ Pubis
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Adductor Brevis- I
Pectineal Line and Linea Aspera/ Femur
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Adductor Brevis- A
Adduct Femur
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Adductor Brevis- NS
Obturator- L2, L3, L4
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Adductor Magnus- O
Rami/ Ischium and Pubis
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Adductor Magnus- I
Linea Aspera and Adductor Tubercle/ Femur
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Adductor Magnus- A
Adducts Femur | Extends Femur at Hip Joint
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Adductor Magnus- NS
Obturator- L2, L3, L4
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Tensor Fascia Lata- O
Crest of the Ilium
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Tensor Fascia Lata- I
Iliotibial Tract
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Tensor Fascia Lata- A
Flexes, Abducts, & Medially rotates Femur | Stabilize the knee (when weight bearing)
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Tensor Fascia Lata- NS
Superior Gluteal (L4, L5, S1)
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Gluteus Maximus- O
Posterior Gluteal Line/ Ilium Sacrum and Coccyx Posterior Ligaments of the Sacroiliac Joint
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Gluteus Maximus- I
Gluteal Tuberosity/ Femur | Iliotibial Tract
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Gluteus Maximus- A
Extends and Laterally rotates Femur Stabilize the Pelvic Bone Stabilize Knee Joint
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Gluteus Maximus- NS
Inferior Gluteal- L5, S1, S2
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Gluteus Medius- O
External Surface/ Ilium
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Gluteus Medius- I
Greater Trochanter/ Femur
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Gluteus Medius- A
Abducts Femur Medially Rotates Femur Keeps pelvic bone steady when opposite foot is raised.
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Gluteus Medius- NS
Superior Gluteal (L4, L5, S1)
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Gluteus Minimus- O
External Surface/ Ilium
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Gluteus Minimus- I
Greater Trochanter/ Femur
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Gluteus Minimus- A
Abducts Femur Medially Rotates Femur Keeps pelvic bone steady when opposite foot is raised.
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Gluteus Minimus- NS
Superior Gluteal (L4, L5, S1)
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Piriformis- O
Anterior Surface of the Sacrum
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Piriformis- I
Greater Trochanter/ Femur
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Piriformis- NS
S1 and S2
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Piriformis- A
Lateral Rotation of the Femur
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Superior Gamellus- O
Spine/ Ischium
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Superior Gamellus- I
Greater Trochanter/ Femur
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Superior Gamellus- A
Lateral Rotation/ Femur
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Superior Gamellus- NS
L4, L5, S1, S2
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Obturator Internus- O
Internal Surface of the Obturator Membrane
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Obturator Internus- I
Greater Trochanter/ Femur
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Obturator Internus- A
Lateral Rotation/ Femur
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Obturator Internus- NS
L4, L5, S1, S2
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Inferior Gamellus- O
Tuberosity/ Ischium
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Inferior Gamellus- I
Greater Trochanter/ Femur
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Inferior Gamellus- A
Lateral Rotation/ Femur
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Inferior Gamellus- NS
L4, L5, S1, S2
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Obturator Externus- O
External Surface of the Obturator Membrane
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Obturator Externus- I
Trochanteric Fossa/ Femur
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Obturator Externus- A
Lateral rotation/ Femur
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Obturator Externus- NS
Obturator- L2, L3, L4
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Quadratus Femoris- O
Tuberostiy/ Ischium
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Quadratus Femoris- I
Quadrate Tubercle/ Femur
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Quadratus Femoris- A
Lateral Rotation/ Femur
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Quadratus Femoris- NS
L4, L5, S1, S2
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Tendons of Insertion of the semitendinosus, gracilis, and sartorius
Pes Anserinus
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Semitendinosus- O
Ischial Tuberostiy
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Semitendinosus- I
Medial Condyle/ Tibia | Proximal Posterior Shaft/ Tibia
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Semitendinosus- A
Flexion of the Leg at the Knee Joint Stabilize the Hip Joint Help with extension of the Femur Medially rotate the leg (tibia)
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Semitendinosus- NS
Sciatic Nerve- L4-S3
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Semimembranosus- O
Ischial Tuberosity
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Semimembranosus- A
Flexion of the Leg at the Knee Joint Stabilize the Hip Joint Help with extension of the Femur Medially rotate the leg (tibia)
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Semimembranosus- I
Medial Condyle/ Tibia
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Semimembranosus- NS
Sciatic Nerve- L4-S3
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Biceps Femoris- O
Long Head- Ischial Tuberosity | Short Head- Linea Aspera/ Femur
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Biceps Femoris- I
Head/ Fibula | Lateral Condyle/ Tibia
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Biceps Femoris- A
Flexion of the Leg at the Knee Joint Laterally Rotate the Leg (tibia) Long Head: Stabilize the Hip Joint Help with extension of the Femur
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Biceps Femoris- NS
Sciatic Nerve- L4-S3

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