Muscles & Innervations Flashcards
(49 cards)
Tensor Fasciae Lata
Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.
Abducts Thigh/Hip Joint. Stabilizes knee in extension.
Superior Gluteal Nerve.
Gluteus Maximus
Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.
Extends Flexed Thigh/Hip Joint. Lateral stabilizer of hip & knee.
Inferior Gluteal Nerve.
Gluteus Medius
Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.
Abducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.
Superior Gluteal Nerve.
Gluteus Minimus
Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.
Abducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.
Superior Gluteal Nerve.
Piriformis
Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.
Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.
Nerve to piriformis (S1 & S2).
Gemellus Superior
Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.
Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.
Nerve to Obturator Internus.
Obturator Internus
Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.
Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.
Nerve to Obturator Internus.
Gemellus Inferior
Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.
Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Quadratus Femoris
Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.
Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint.
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris.
Semitendinosus
Posterior Compartment of the Thigh.
Flexes the leg/knee joint. Extends the thigh/hip joint.
Sciatic Nerve (Tibial Part).
Semimembranosus
Posterior Compartment of the Thigh.
Flexes the leg/knee joint. Extends the thigh/hip joint.
Sciatic Nerve (Tibial Part).
Biceps Femoris
Posterior Compartment of the Thigh.
Flexes the leg/knee joint. (Long & Short Head) Extends the thigh/hip joint. (Long Head only)
Sciatic Nerve: Tibial Part for Long Head, Common Fibular Part for Short Head.
Rectus Femoris
Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.
Extends the leg/knee joint. Flexes the thigh/hip joint.
Femoral Nerve.
Vastus Intermedius
Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.
Extends the leg/knee joint.
Femoral Nerve.
Vastus Lateralis
Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.
Extends the leg/knee joint.
Femoral Nerve.
Vastus Medialis
Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.
Extends the leg/knee joint.
Femoral Nerve.
Ilio-psoas
Anterior Compartment of the thigh.
Originates in posterior abdomen as iliacus and psoas-major. Flexes thigh/hip joint.
Anterior rami L1-L3/Femoral Nerve
Sartorius
Anterior Compartment of the Thigh.
Flexes thigh/hip joint. Flexes leg/knee joint.
Femoral Nerve.
Adductor Longus
Medial Compartment of the Thigh.
Adducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.
Obturator Nerve.
Adductor Brevis
Medial Compartment of the Thigh.
Adducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.
Obturator Nerve.
Adductor Magnus
Medial Compartment of the Thigh.
Adducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.
Obturator Nerve - Adductor Part.
Sciatic (Tibial) nerve - hamstring part
Pectineus
Medial Compartment of the Thigh.
Adducts and flexes thigh/hip joint.
Femoral and Obturator Nerve.
Gracilis
Medial Compartment of the Thigh.
Adducts thigh and flexes leg/knee joint.
Obturator Nerve.
Obturator Externus
Medial Compartment of the Thigh.
Laterally rotates thigh/hip joint.
Obturator Nerve.