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Lower Limbs

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Origin of Gluteus Maximus   Posterior Sacrum, Ilium (via ligamentous sheath) Superior gluteal line of ilium  
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Insertion of gluteus maximus   Gluteal tuberosity of femur, Iliotibial tract (which continues to attach to lateral condyle of tibia  
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Action Of gluteus maximus   Extension of femur at hip, lateral rotation of extended  
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Nerve for gluteus maximus   Inferior gluteal nerve  
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gluteal muscle used for power, as in going upstairs, rising from sitting position, climbing or running   gluteus maximus  
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Origin of Gluteus medius   Iliac crest, Ilium between superior and middle gluteal lines  
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Insertion of gluteus medius   Greater trochanter of femur  
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Action of gluteus medius   abduction, medial rotaion of femur at hip, stabilizes pelvis and prevents it from tilting to the unsupported side.  
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paralysis of this muscle on one side results in the"gluteus limp"   gluteus medius  
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Gluteus medius innervated by   Superior gluteal nerve  
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Origin of Gluteus minimus   Posterior ilium-between middle and inferior gluteal lines  
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Insertion of gluteus minimus   Anterior surface of greater trochanter  
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Action of gluteus minimus   abduction, medial rotation of femur at hip  
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Gluteus minimus innervated by   Superior gluteal nerve  
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these two muscles work together in abduction and medial rotation of the femur at the hip   gluteus medius and gluteus minimus  
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Iliopsoas muscle made up of two muscles   Psoas major and iliacus  
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Origin of psoas major   lumbar vertebrae- T12 thru L5  
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Insertion of psoas major   Lesser trochanter of femur  
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Action of psoas major & iliacus (iliopsoas)   Flexion of femur at hip joint, if thigh is fixed flexion of trunk at hip joint  
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Origin of iliacus   Iliac fossa  
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Insertion of iliacus   lesser trochanter of the femur  
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Psoas major innervated by   L2, 3 directly  
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Iliacus innervated by   femoral nerve (L2,L3, L4)  
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the strongest hip flexor   iliopsoas  
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Psoas Minor   not present in most people. it is a small muscle with a long tendon lying in front of psoas major, originating from T12, inserting on the pelvic brim and innervated by L1  
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Origin of Tensor Fasciae Latae   Iliac crest (posterior to anterior superior iliac spine)  
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Insertion of tensor fasciae latae   ITB (which continues to attach to lateral condyle of tibia)  
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Action of tensor fasciae latae   Prevents collapse of knee during ambulation  
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Tensor fasciae latae assists in the following actions   abduction, medial rotation, flexion of femur at hip and extension of knee  
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Tensor fasciae latae innervated by   Superior gluteal nerve  
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Origin of Sartorius   Anteror superior liliac spine  
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Insertion of Sartorius   upper medial shaft of tibia  
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Action of Sartorius   Assists flexion, abduction, lateral rotation of femur at hip, assists flexion, medial rotation of knee  
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Sartorius innervated by   Femoral nerve (L2, 3,4)  
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Longest muscle in the body. Most superficial thigh muscle, forms lateral border of the femoral triangle, only assists in actions   Sartorius  
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Quadriceps Femoris Group   Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis  
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Origin of Rectus femoris   Anterior inferior iliac spine, Ilium at upper rim of acetabulum  
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Insertion of Rectus Femoris   patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament  
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Action of rectus Femoris   Extension of knee, assists in flexion of femur at hip  
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Rectus femoris is innervated by   Femoral Nerve (L2, 3, 4)  
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Only muscle in the quadriceps group that crosses both the hip and the knee joint. Combined actions are seen as the leg is brought forward in walking   Rectus femoris  
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Origin of Vastus medialis   Linea aspera on posterior femur  
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Origin of Vastus lateralis   Linea aspera on posterior femur and the greater trochanter of femur  
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Origin of Vastus intermedius   Anterior and lateral femoral shaft  
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Insertion of Vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius   Patella, tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament  
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Action of Vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and vastus intermedius   Extension of knee  
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Innervation of Quadriceps group   L2,3,4  
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Origin of pectineus   Anterior pubis  
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Insertion of pectineus   Between lesser trochanter and linea aspera of posterior femur  
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Action of pectineus   Flexion of femur at hip and assists in adduction of femur at hip  
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Pectineus is innervated by   Femoral Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Only adductor supplied by the femoral nerve. Uppermost muscle of the medial thigh   Pectineus  
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Forms the medial border of the femoral triangle   Adductor Longus  
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Origin of adductor longus and adductor brevis   Anterior pubis  
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Insertion of adductor longus and adductor brevis   Linea aspera on posterior femur  
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Adductor longus and adductor brevis are innervated by   Obturator (L3,4)  
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Muscle found deep to adductor longus   Adductor brevis  
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The largest and deepest adductor muscle of the thigh   Adductor Magnus  
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The femoral artery and femoral vein emerge from this to popliteal fossa behind the knee   Adductor hiatus  
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Origin of the adductor magnus anterior (adductor) head   Inferior ramus of pubis  
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Origin of the adductor magnus posterior (hamstring) head   Ischial tuberosity and ramus of ischium  
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Insertion of the anterior (adductor) head of the adductor magnus   adductor tubercle of the femur  
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Insertion of the posterior (hamstring) head of the adductor magnus   Linea aspera of the femur  
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Action of Adductor Magnus   Adduction of femur at hip  
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Action of Adductor Magnus Anterior Head   Assists flexion and medial rotation of femur at hip  
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Action of Adductor Magnus posterior head   assists extension and lateral rotation of femur at hip  
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Adductor magnus anterior head is innervated by   Obturator Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Adductor Magnus posterior head is innervated by   Sciatic Nerve(L4,5,S1,2,3)  
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Origin of Gracilis   Inferior ramus of anterior pubis  
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Insertion of gracilis   medial proximal tibia  
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Action of gracilis   adduction of femur at hip, assists in flexion and medial rotation of flexed knee  
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Gracilis is Innervated by   Obturator Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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The most superficial and medial of the adductors   gracilis  
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The femoral shaft forms a letter "V" with this muscle   gracilis  
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Muscles of the hamstrings   Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus  
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Origin of biceps femoris long head   ischial tuberosity  
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Origin of biceps femoris short head   Linea aspera  
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Insertion of biceps femoris   head of fibula (lateral aspect)  
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Action of biceps femoris long head   extension of hip  
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Action of biceps femoris (both heads)   flexion of knee, lateral rotation of flexed knee  
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Long head of biceps femoris is innervated by   Sciatic Nerve -tibial division (S1,2,3)  
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Short head of biceps femoris is innervated by   Sciatic Nerve-peroneal division (L5,S1,2)  
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Shortened hamstrings makes it hard to do this action   Touching toes while keeping knees extended  
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Origin of Semitendinosus   Ischial tuberosity  
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Insertion of semitendinosus   anterior proximal tibial shaft  
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Insertion of semimembranosus   posterior medial tibial condyle  
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Origin of semimembranosus   ischial tuberosity  
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Action of semimembranosus and semitendinosus   Extension of hip, flexion of the knee, medial rotation of the flexed knee  
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Semimembranosus and semitendinosus are innervated by   Sciatic nerve (L5,S1,2)  
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Origin of Gastrocnemius   Medial Head-medial epicondyle of femurLateral Head-lateral epicondyle of femur  
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Insertion of gastrocnemius   calcaneus via tendo Achilles  
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Action of gastrocnemius   Plantarflexion of the ankle OR assist in flexion of knee  
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Gastrocnemius is innervated by   Tibial Nerve (S1,2)  
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This muscle raises the heel during running and jumping   gastrocnemius  
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Origin of soleus   Soleal line of tibia and the posterior head and upper shaft of the fibula  
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Insertion of Soleus   Calcaneus via tendo Achilles  
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Action of soleus   plantar flexion of ankle  
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Soleus is innervated by   Tibial nerve (S1,2)  
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These two muscles, together, are known as the triceps surae   Gastrocnemius and soleus  
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Origin of the plantaris   lateral epicondyle of the femur  
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Insertion of the plantaris   Calcaneus via tendo Achilles  
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Action of the plantaris   Assists in plantarflexion of ankle and assists in flexion of the knee  
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Plantaris is innervated by   Tibial Nerve (L4,5,S1)  
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The lower extremity counterpart to the palmaris longus and is missing in some persons.   Plantaris  
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the plantaris lies between these two muscles   soleus and gastrocnemius  
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Origin of the popliteus   Lateral condyle of femur  
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Insertion of popliteus   posterior proximal tibial shaft  
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Action of popliteus   Initiates knee flexion by medial rotation of tibia to "unlock" extended knee  
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Popliteus is innervated by   Tibial Nerve (L5, S1)  
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The key that umlocks the knee   popliteus  
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Origin of Tibialis Posterior   posterior tibia, posterior fibula, interosseous membrane  
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Insertion of tibialis posterior   navicular and adjacent tarsals and metatarsals on plantar surface  
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Action of tibialis posterior   Inversion of foot and assists in plantarflexion of ankle  
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tibialis posterior is innervated by   Tibial nerve (L5, S1)  
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The tendon of this muscle is the most anterior and superficial that course around the medial malleolus   tibialis posterior  
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Tom Dick and Harry   tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallicus longus  
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"Tom" of Tom, Dick and Harry   Tibialis Posterior  
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Origin of Flexor Digitorum Longus   posterior tibia  
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Insertion of flexor digitorum longus   distal phalanges of 4 lateral toes on plantar surface  
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Action of flexor digitorum longus   Flexion of 4 lateral toes at DIP joints and assists plantar flexion of ankle  
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Flexor digitorum longus is innervated by   Tibial Nerve (l5, S1)  
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"Dick" of the Tom, Dick and Harry   Flexor Digitorum longus  
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Comparable to the flexor digitorum profundus in the hand   Flexor Digitorum Longus  
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Origin of Flexor Hallucis Longus   Posterior fibula  
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Insertion of Flexor Hallicus Longus   Distal Phalanx of great toe  
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Action of flexor hallucis longus   flexion of great toe at IP joint and assists in plantar flexion of the ankle  
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Flexor Hallucis Longus is innervated by   Tibial Nerve (L5, S1, 2)  
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Harry of the calf muscles   Flexor hallicus longus  
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Origin of Tibialis ANterior   lateral condyle and lateral shaft of tibia, interosseous membrane  
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Insertion of tibialis anterior   Base of 1st metatarsal, plantar surface and first (medial) cuneiform bone, plantar surface  
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Action of tibialis anterior   dorsiflexion of ankle and inversion of foot  
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Tibialis anterior innervated by   Deep peroneal nerve (L4,5, S1)  
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Paralysis of this muscle causes "foot drop"   tibialis anterior  
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"shin splints" involve this muscle   Tibialis anterior  
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Origin of extensor hallucis longus   Anterior shaft of fibula, interosseous membrane  
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Insertion of Extensor hallucis longus   base of distal phalanx of the great toe  
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action of extensor hallucis longus   extension of the great toe at IP joint and assists dorsiflexion of ankle  
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Extensor hallucis is innervated by   Deep peroneal nerve (L4,5,S1)  
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Comparable to the extensor pollicis longus in hand   extensor hallucis longus  
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Origin of extensor digitorum longus   lateral condyle of tibia and proximal 2/3 of anterior shaft of fibula  
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Insertion of extensor digitorum longus   middle and distal phalanges of 4 lateral toes  
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Action of extensor digitorum longus   extention of 4 lateral toes at MP joints and assists dorsiflexion of ankle  
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extensor digitorum longus innervated by   deep peroneal nerve  
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comparable to the extensor digitorum in the hand and its tendons comprise the extensor expansion of the foot   extensor digitorum longus  
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Origin of Peroneus (Fibularis) longus   head and lateral shaft of fibula (upper 2/3)  
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Insertion of Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus   base of first metatarsal and first (medial) cuneiform on plantar surface  
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Action of Peroneus (fibularis) longus   eversion of foot and assist dorsiflexion of ankle  
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peroneus (fibularis) longus innervated by   Superficial peroneal nerve (L4,5,S1)  
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Peroneus longus traverses the sole of the foot to meet this muscle's tendon that forms a stirrup for the foot   tibialis anterior  
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Origin of Peroneus (fibualris) brevis   lateral shaft of fibula (lower 2/3)  
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insertion of peroneus (fibularis) brevis   base of 5th metatarsal  
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action of peroneus brevis   eversion of foot and assists in plantar flexion of ankle  
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peroneus brevis is innervated by   superficial peroneal nerve (L4,5, S1)  
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Foot evertors are especially helpful when walking on   uneven surfaces  
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if the peroneus brevis "gives out" it can result in   a sprained ligamen  
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Origin of peroneus(fibularis) tertius   anterior distal fibula (with the extensor digitorum longus)  
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insertion of peroneus (fibularis) tertius   base of 5th metatarsal  
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action of peroneus (fibularis) tertius   eversion of foot and assists in dorsiflexion  
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peroneus (fibularis0 tertius is innervated by   deep peroneal nerve (L4, 5, S1)  
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The muscle functions to place the foot flat on the ground by raising the lateral border   peroneus (fibularis) tertius  
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Muscles of the foot layer 1   Abductor hallucis, Flexor Digitorum Brevis, Abductor Digiti Minimi  
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Abductor Hallucis and flexor digitorum brevis are innervated by   medial plantar nerve  
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abductor digiti minimi is innervated by   lateral plantar nerve  
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Muscles of the foot layer 2   Lumbricals and quadratus plantae  
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Lumbricals are innervated by   1st-medial plantar nerve2nd, 3rd, 4th-lateral plantar nerve  
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quadratus plantae innervated by   lateral plantar nerve  
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muscles of the foot layer 3   Flexor hallucis brevis, adductor hallucis, flexor digiti minimi brevis  
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flexor hallucis brevis innervated by   medial plantar nerve  
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adductor hallucis and flexor digiti minimi brevis are innervated by   lateral plantar nerve  
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Muscles of the foot layer 4   dorsal inerossei (4), plantar interossei (3)  
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Dorsal interossei and plantar interossei are innervated by   lateral plantar nerve  
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Lateral rotators of the hip   Pififormis, gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, obturator externus, quadratus femoris, gluteus maximus, sartorius  
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medial rotators of the hip   gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae latae, adductor magnus-anterior head  
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extensors of the hip   gluteus maximus, biceps femoris (long head), semitendinosus, semimembranosus, adductor magnus-posterior head  
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flexors of the hip   psoas major and iliacus, pectineus, tensor fasciae latae, adductor brevis,adductor longus, adductor magnus, rectus femoris, sartorius  
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abductors of the hip   gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae latae, sartorius  
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adductors of the hip   adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis, pectineus  
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lateral rotator of knee   biceps femoris  
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medial rotators of the knee   semitendinosus, semimembranosus, popliteus, gracilis, sartorius  
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extensor of the knee   vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, tensor fascia latae  
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flexors of the knee   bicepts femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius, gracilis, gastrocnemius, plantaris, popliteus  
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dorsiflexors of the ankle   tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus,peroneus (fibularis) tertius, extensor hallucis longus  
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plantarflexors of the ankle   gastrocnemius, soleus,plantaris, peroneus (fibularis) longus, peroneus (fibularis)brevis, tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus  
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invertors of the foot   tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior  
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evertors of the foot   fibularis tertius, fibularis longus, fibularis brevis  
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Origin of rectus abdominus   pubis symphysis and crest  
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insertion of rectus abdominus   costal cartilage of ribs 5,6,7 and the xiphoid process  
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action of rectus abdominus   flexion of the trunk, supports compression of abdominal contents  
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rectus abdominus is innervated by   ventral rami of intercostal nerves T7-T12  
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Small triangular muscle located at the inferior end of the rectus abdominus and present in most persons. Contraction of this muscle puts traction of the linea alba (white line)   pyramidalis  
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Ventral midline fibrous band extending from the xiphoid process to the pubis and is the midline union of the aponeurotic sheaths which cover the abdominal muscles   linea alba  
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divides each rectus into three or four bellies   tendinous intersections  
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Origin of external oblique   lower 8 ribs  
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insertion of external oblique   linea alba, pubis, anterior iliac crest  
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action of external oblique   bilaterally-flexion of trunk, compression of abdominal contentsunilaterally-lateral flexion, rotation of trunk to opposite side  
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external obliques innervated by   ventral rami of intercostal nerves T7-T12, L1-iliohypogastric nerve and ilioinguinal nerve  
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Direction of muscle fibers of external oblique   obliquely downward  
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most superficial side muscle   external oblique  
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origin of external oblique interdigitates with   serratus anterior  
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three abdominal muscles   external oblique, internal oblique, and transverse abdominis  
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aponeuroses of three abdominal muscles form   the rectus sheath  
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broad tendinous insertions   aponeuroses  
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origin of internal oblique   inguinal ligament, anterior iliac crest, thracolumbar aponeurosis  
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insertion of internal oblique   costal cartilages of lower 4 ribs, abdominal aponeurosis and linea alba  
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action of internal oblique   bilaterally-flexion of trunk, compression of abdominal contentsunilaterally-lateral flexion, rotation of trunk to same side  
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internal oblique innervated by   ventral rami of intercostal nerves T8-T12, L1-iliohypogastric nerve and ilioinguinal nerve  
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Direction of fibers of internal oblique   obliquely upward and medialward  
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origin of transverse abdominis   inguinal ligament, iliac crest, thoracolumbar aponeurosis, internal surface of costal cartilages of ribs 7-12  
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insertion of transverse abdominis   abdominal aponeurosis and linea alba, pubis  
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action of transverse abdominis   compression of abdominal contents  
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transverse abdominis innervated by   ventral rami of intercostal nerves T7-T12, L1-iliohypogastric nerve and ilioinguinal nerve  
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deepest of the abdominal muscles and the only abdominal muscle to run crosswise (horizontally medialward)   transverse abdominis  
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origin of quadratus lumborum   posterior iliac crest  
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insertion of quadratus lumborum   12th rib, transverse process of lumbar vertebrae 1-4  
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action of quadratus lumborum   lateral flexion of trunk OR raises hip  
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quadratus lumborum is innervated by   ventral rami T12-L1-4  
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Hip hiker   quadratus lumborum  
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origin or Piriformis   pelvis surface of sacrum  
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insertion of piriformis   greater trochanter of femur  
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pirformis innervated by   sacral plexus  
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action of piriformis   lateral rotator of hip and assist in abduction when hip is flexed  
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origin of quadratus femoris   tuberosity of ischium  
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insertion of quadratus femoris   quadrate line  
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quadratus femoris innervated   sacral plexus  
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origin of obturator internus   internal or pelvis surface of obturator membrane and margin of obturator foramen  
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insertion of obturator internus   greater trochanter  
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obturator internus innervated by   sacral plexus  
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origin of obturator externus   rami of pubis and ischium and external surface of obturator membrane  
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insertion of obturator externus   greater trochanter  
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obterator externus innervated by   obturator nerve  
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action of obturator internus and externus   lateral rotator of hipinternus-assist in abduction when hip is flexedexternus-assist in adduction when hip flexed  
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origin of gemellus superior   spine of ischium  
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insertion of gemellus superior   greater trochanter  
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gemellus superior innervated by   sacral plexus  
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origin of gemellus inferior   tuberosity of ischium  
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insertion of gemellus inferior   greater trochanter of femur  
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action of quadratus femoris   lateral rotator of hip and assist in adduction of hip joint  
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action of gemelli   lateral rotator of hip and assist in abduction when hip is flexed  
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Upper border of femoral triangle   inguinal ligament  
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lateral border of femoral triangle   medial border of sartorius muscle  
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medial border of femoral triangle   medial border of adductor longus  
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anterior wall (roof) of femoral triangle   fascia lata  
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posterior wall (floor) of femoral triangle   iliopsoas, pectineus, adductor longus, sometimes part of adductor brevis  
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apex of femoral triangle leads to   adductor canal  
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most lateral content of femoral triangle   femoral nerve  
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centrally located vessel   femoral artery pulse palpable  
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vein on femoral triangle   femoral vein  
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most medially located vessels of femoral triangle   lymphatics  
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Vessels of the femoral triangle are clinically used to   withdraw venous or arterial blood or as sites for parenteral injections  
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