Muscles of the Lower Body I: AOI Flashcards
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0
Q
Psoas Major
Origin
A
Transverse processes and bodies of T12-L5
1
Q
Psoas Major
Action
A
Flexes thigh
2
Q
Psoas Major
Insertion
A
Lesser trochanter of the femur with iliacus
3
Q
Iliacus
Action
A
Flexes thigh
4
Q
Iliacus
Origin
A
Iliac fossa
5
Q
Iliacus
Insertion
A
Lesser trochanter of the femur with psoas major
6
Q
Gluteus Maximus
Action
A
Extends thigh; laterally rotates thigh
7
Q
Gluteus Maximus
Insertion
A
IT Band, linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity
8
Q
Gluteus Medius
Action
A
Abducts thigh; medially rotates thigh
9
Q
Gluteus Medius
Insertion
A
Greater trochanter of the femur
10
Q
Gluteus Minimus
Action
A
Abducts thigh; medially rotates thigh
11
Q
Gluteus Minimus
Insertion
A
Greater trochanter of the femur
12
Q
Piriformis
Action
A
Laterally rotates thigh
13
Q
Piriformis
Origin
A
Sacrum
14
Q
Piriformis
Insertion
A
Greater trochanter
