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1
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What is the origin of Psoas Major ?

A

Anterior surfaces and lower borders of the transverse processes of T12- L5

2
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Innervation of Psoas Major?

A

Direct branches of anterior rami L1-4

3
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Function of Psoas Major?

A

Hip Flexion, Trunk flexion and lateral flexion of Trunk.

4
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Insertion of Psoas Major?

A

Lesser Trochnter of Femur as Iliopsoas tendon.

5
Q

Origin of Iliacus ?

A

Iliac fossa and crest, ala of the sacrum.

6
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Innervation of Iliacus ?

A

Femoral Nerve (L2,L3)

7
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Where do Psoas and Iliacus join to create Iliopsoas ?

A

Iliac fossa.

8
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What is the insertion of the Iliacus ?

A

Lesser Trochanter of femur as iliopsoas.

9
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What is the funtion of Iliacus ?

A

Felxion and external rotation of the hip joint, Raises the trunk from supine position and ipsilateral bending of the trunk.

10
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Origin of Obturator Externus ?

A

Outer surface of obturator membrane and inferior pubic rami.

11
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Insertion of Obturator Externus ?

A

Trochanteric fossa of Femur.

12
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Origin of Obturator Internus ?

A

Inner surface of the Obturator membrane and the margin of the obturator foramen.

13
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Insertion of the Obturator Internus ?

A

Medial surface of the greater trochanter above the trochanteric fossa.

14
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Insertion of the Obturator Internus ?

A

Medial surface of the greater trochanter above the trochanteric fossa.

15
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Function of Obturator Internus ?

A

Lateral rotation of hip joint.

16
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Innervation of Obturator Internus ?

A

Nerve to Obturator internus ( direct branches from sacral plexus L5,S1).

17
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Origin of Piriformis ?

A

Pelvic surface of sacrum.

18
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Insertion of Piriformis ?

A

Superior border of the greater trochanter of the Femur.

19
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Innervation of Piriformis ?

A

Nerve to Piriformis ( Direct branches from Sacral plexus S1,S2).

20
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Function of Piriformis ?

A

Lateral Rotation of Hip.

21
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What muscles make up the pelvic diaphragm ?

A

Levator Ani and Coccygeus.

22
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What muscles make up Levator ani ?

A

Ilioccygeus, Pubococcygeus and puborectalis.

23
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Origin of Ilioccygeus ?

A

Ischial spine and the fascia of the obturator internus muscle.

24
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insertion of Ilioccygeus ?

A

Anococcygeal ligament and the coccyx.

25
Q

Function of the Ilioccygeus ?

A

Supports the pevlic viscera.

26
Q

Innervation of Ilioccygeus ?

A

Nerve to levator ani muscle ( S3,S4) and Pudendal

Nerve.

27
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Origin of Pubococcygeus ?

A

Posterior Surface of Pubic ramus.

28
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Insertion of Poubococcygeus?

A

The Coccyx.

29
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What are the medial fibres of Pubococcygeus called in males ?

A

Levator Prostatae.

30
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What are the most medial fibres of Pubococcygeus called in females ?

A

Pubovaginalis.

31
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What is the third and largest division of Pubococcygeus called ?

A

Puborectalis.

32
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What is the function of Puborectalis ?

A

Too act as a sling around the rectum to help maintain faecal continence.

33
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Innervation of Puborectalis ?

A

Pudendal nerve (S2-S4) also Nerver to levator ani (S4).