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Exam 1

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Gluteus Maxiumus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Ext. surface of ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line; iliac crest, dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx; sacrotuberous ligament; superficial fascia of gluteus medius Distal: Most fibers end in IT; some into gluteal tuberosity  
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Nerve that innervates the Gluteus Maximus   Inferior gluteal nerve (L5,S1,2)  
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Actions of Gluteus Maximus   While running/climbing: extends flexed thigh; posterior fibers- lateral rotation of thigh; superior fibers powerful abductors; steadies thigh via IT band insertion. Assists in raising trunk from flexed position when fixed insertion.  
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Gluteus Medius: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: External surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines Distal: Superolateral surface of greater trochanter of femur  
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Nerve that innervates teh Gluteus Medius   Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4,5,S1)  
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Actions of Gluteus Medius   Abducts thigh; anterior fibers medially rotate thigh; steady pelvis; essential in keepin pelvis level when contralateral foot raised; when leg fixed, prevents abduction  
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Gluteus minimus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: External surface of ilium between anterior and inferior gluteal lines Distal: Anterolateral surface of greater trochanter of femur  
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Nerve that innervates the Gluteus minimus   Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4,5,S1)  
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Actions of Gluteus Minimus   Abducts thigh; medially rotates thigh; steadies pelvis; keeps pelvis level when contralateral foot raised; prevents abduction when leg fixed  
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Piriformis: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Anterior suface of sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament; ilium near PSIS Distal: Superior border of greater trochanter; some fibers blend with tendon of obturator internus and gemelli  
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Nerve that innervates the Piriformis   Nerve to piriformis (S1,2)  
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Actions of Piriformis   Laterally roates extended thigh; abducts flexed thigh; steadies femoral head in acetabulum  
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Gemelli (Superior and Inferior): Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Superior- ischial spine Inferior- ischial tuberosity Distal: Medial surface of greater trochanter  
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Nerve that innnervates Superior and Inferior Gemelli   Superior: Nerve to Obturator Internus (L5,S1,2) Inferior: Nerve to Quadratus Femoris (L4,5,S1)  
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Actions of Gemelli   laterally rotates extended thigh, abducts flexed thigh, steadies femoral head in acetabulum  
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Obturator Internus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Pelvic surface of obturator membrane and surrounding bones Distal: medial surface of greater trochanter of femur  
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Nerve that innervates the obturator internus   Nerve to obturator internus (L5,S1,2)  
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Actions of Obturator Internus   Laterally rotates extended thigh; abducts flexed thigh; steadies femoral head in acetabulum  
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Quadratus Femoris: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Lateral border of ischial tuberosity Distal: Quadrate tubercle on intertrochanteric crest of femur and inferior to it  
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Nerve that innervates quadratus femoris   nerve to quadratus femoris (L4,5,S1)  
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Actions of quadratus femoris   laterally rotates thigh; steadies femoral head in acetabulum  
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Semitendinosus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Ischail tuberosity Distal: Superior part of medial surface of tibia  
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Nerve that innervates semitendinosus   Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L4-S3)  
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Actions of semitendinosus   Extends thigh; flexes and medially rotates leg; pulls trunk upright against gravity  
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Semimembranosus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Ischial tuberosity Distal: Posterior part of medial condyle of tibia  
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Nerve that innervates semimembranosus   Tibial division of sciatic nerve (L4-S3)  
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Actions of semimembranosus   Extends thigh; flexes and medially rotates leg; pulls trunk upright against gravity  
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Biceps femoris: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Long head- ischial tuberosity Short head- lateral lip of linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line Distal: lateral side of head of fibula; tendon split at this site by fibular collateral ligament  
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Nerve that innervates biceps femoris   Long head: tibial div. of sciatic (L4-S3) Short head: common fibular div. of sciatic (L4-S2)  
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Actions of biceps femoris   flexes and latarally rotates leg; extends thigh; pulls trunk upright against gravity  
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Adductor magnus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Inferior ramus of pubis, ramus of ischium (adductor part) and ischial tuberosity Distal: Gluteal tuberosity, linea aspera, medial supracondylar line (adductor part), adductor tubercle of femur (hamstring part)  
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Nerve that innervates adductor magnus   Adductor part: (obturator nerve (L2,3,4) Hamstring part: (tibial div. of sciatic (L4-S3)  
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Actions of adductor magnus   adducts thigh; adductor part flexes thigh; hamstring part extends thigh  
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Adductor brevis: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: body and inferior ramus of pubis Distal: Pectineal line and proximal part of linea aspera  
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Nerve that innervates adductor brevis   Obturator nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of adductor brevis   Adducts thigh; slightly flexes thigh  
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Adductor longus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: body of pubis inferior to pubic crest Distal: Middle third of linea aspera  
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Nerve that innervates adductor longus   Obturator nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of adductor longues   adduts thigh  
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Gracilis: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Body and inferior ramus of pubis Distal: Superior part of medial surface of tibia  
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Nerve that innervates gracilis   Obturator nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of gracilis   Adducts thigh; flexes leg; medially rotates leg  
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Obturator Externus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Margins of obturator formaen and obturator membrane Distal: trochanteric fossa of femur  
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Nerve that innervates obturator externus   Obturator nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of obturator externus   Laterally rotates thigh; steadies head of femur in acetabulum  
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Pectineus: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Pecten pubis Distal: Pectineal line of femur  
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Nerve that innervates pectinues   femoral nerve (L2,3,4) may receive branch from Obturator N (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of Pectineus   Adducts thigh; flexes thigh; flexes pelvis  
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Sartorius: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: ASIS and superior notch inferior to it Distal: Superior part of medial surface of tibia  
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Nerve that innervates sartorius   Femoral Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of sartorius   Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates thigh (+ knee flexion = cross legged sitting position)  
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Tensor fascia latae: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: External surface of ASIS and anterior part of external lip of iliac crest; fascia lata Distal: IT tract that attaches to lateral condyle of tibia  
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Nerve that innervates TFL   Superior gluteal nerve (L4,5,S1)  
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Actions of TFL   Adducts and medially rotates thigh; helps keep knee extended; steadies trunk on thigh; stedies femur on tibia (most important in steadying pelvis)  
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Vastus lateralis: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: greater trochanter, lateral lip of linea aspera Distal: base of patella and via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity  
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Nerve that innervates vastus lateralis   Femoral Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of vastus lateralis   Extends leg at knee joint  
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Vastus medialis: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Intertrochanteric line; medial lip of linea aspera Distal: base of patella and via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity  
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Nerve that innervates vastus medialis   Femoral Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of vastus medialis   Extends leg at knee joint  
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Vastus Intermedius: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Anterior and lateral surfaces of body of femur Distal: Base of patella and via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity  
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Nerve that innervates vastus intermedius   Femoral Nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of vastus intermedius   extends leg at knee joint  
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Articularis Genu: Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Distal anterior surface of femoral shaft Distal: proximal reflection of synovial membrane of knee joint  
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Nerve that innervates articularis genu   Femoral nerve (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of articularis genu   retracts supra-patellar bursa during knee extension  
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Rectus femoris (kicking muscle): Proximal and distal attachments   Proximal: Straight head- AIIS Reflected head - groove superior to acetabulum Distal: base of patella and via patella ligament to tibial tuberosity  
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Nerve that innervates rectus femoris:   Femoral nerve: (L2,3,4)  
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Actions of rectus femoris   Extends leg at knee joint; steadies hip joint; helps iliopsoas to flex thigh  
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