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ORIGIN Adductor Pollicis
capitate and base of metacarpal II and III
INSERTION Adductor Pollicis
ulnar side of base of proximal phalanx of pollicis, extensor expansion
INNERVATION Adductor Pollicis
Ulnar N
FUNCTION Adductor Pollicis
ADducts caprometacarpal joint, ADducts/flex metacarpophalangeal joint
ORIGIN Abductor Pollicis Brevis
flexor retinaculum, tubercle of trapezium, tubercle of scaphoid
INSERTION Abductor Pollicis Brevis
base of proximal phalanx I, extensor expansion
INNERVATION Abductor Pollicis Brevis
Median N
FUNCTION Abductor Pollicis Brevis
ABducts carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangea joints of pollicis
ORIGIN Opponens Pollicis
flexor retinaculum, tubercle of trapezium
INSERTION Opponens Pollicis
Metacarpal I (radial side)
INNERVATION Opponens Pollicis
Median N
FUNCTION Opponens Pollicis
opposes carpometacarpal joint of pollicis
ORIGIN flexor pollicis longus
anterior radius, interosseous membrane, coronoid process of ulna, medial epicondyle of humerus
INSERTION flexor pollicis longus
distal phalanx V
INNERVATION flexor pollicis longus
Median N
FUNCTION flexor pollicis longus
flex interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal, carpometacarpal joints of pollicis
ORIGIN flexor pollicis brevis
flexor retinaculum, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate
INSERTION flexor pollicis brevis
proximal phalanx V, extensor expansion
INNERVATION flexor pollicis brevis
ulnar N, median N
FUNCTION flexor pollicis brevis
flex metacarpophalangeal and carpometacarpal joints of pollicis
ORIGIN extensor pollicis longus
mid 1/3 posterior ulna, interosseous membran
INSERTION extensor pollicis longus
distal phalanx pollicis (dorsal)
INNERVATION extensor pollicis longus
radial N
FUNCTION extensor pollicis longus
extends interphalangeal, matacarpophalangeal, carpometacarpal joints of pollicis
ORIGIN extensor pollicis brevis
post. radius, interosseous membrane
INSERTION extensor pollicis brevis
proximal phalanx of pollicis (dorsal)
INNERVATION extensor pollicis brevis
radial N
FUNCTION extensor pollicis brevis
extends metacarpophalangeal joint, extends and ABducts carpometacarpal joint of pollicis
ORIGIN abductor pollicis longus
post. ulna, interosseous membrane, mid 1/3 of radius
INSERTION abductor pollicis longus
base I metacarpal
INNERVATION abductor pollicis longus
radial N
FUNCTION abductor pollicis longus
ABducts and extens carpometacarpal joint, ABducts and flexes wrist
ORIGIN opponens digiti minimi
hamate, flexor retinaculum
INSERTION opponens digiti minimi
metacarpal V
INNERVATION opponens digiti minimi
ulnar N
FUNCTION opponens digiti minimi
opposes the carpometacarpal joint of digit V
ORIGIN abductor digiti minimi
flexor carpi ulnaris tendon, pisiform
INSERTION abductor digiti minimi
proximal phalanx of digiti minimi, extensor expansion
INNERVATION abductor digiti minimi
ulnar N
FUNCTION abductor digiti minimi
ABducts and opposes metacarpophalangeal joint of digiti minimi
ORIGIN flexor digiti minimi
hamate, flexor retinaculum
INSERTION flexor digiti minimi
proximal phalanx V
INNERVATION flexor digiti minimi
ulnar n
FUNCTION flexor digiti minimi
flex metacarpophalangeal joint of digiti minimi
ORIGIN dorsal interossei
adjacent sides of metacarpal bones in each interspace of metacarpals I, II, III, IV
INSERTION dorsal interossei
extensor expansion, base of proximal phalanx
INNERVATION dorsal interossei
ulnar N
FUNCTION dorsal interossei
ABduct digits II, III, IV
ORIGIN palmar interossei
base of metacarpal I, length of metacarpals II, IV, V
INSERTION palmar interossei
extensor expansion, base of proximal phalanx
INNERVATION palmar interossei
ulnar N
FUNCTION palmar interossei
ADduct digits I, II, IV, V
Flex metacarpophalangeal joints
Extend interphalangeal joints
ORIGIN lumbricales (hand)
flexor profundus of digits Ii-V
INSERTION lumbricales (hand)
radial border of extensor expansion of digits II-V
INNERVATION lumbricales (hand)
II-III: median N
IV-V: ulnar N
FUNCTION lumbricales (hand)
extend interphalangeal joint when flex metacarpophalangeal joint of digits II-V
extends interphalangeal joint when metacarpophalangeal joints extended
ORIGIN palmaris longus
common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle of humerus, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION palmaris longus
flexor retinaculum, palmar aponeurosis
INNERVATION palmaris longus
median N
FUNCTION palmaris longus
tenses the palmar fascia
flex wrist
ORIGIN palmaris brevis
palmar aponeurosis and palmar surface of flexor retinaculum
INSERTION palmaris brevis
skin on ulnar side of hand
INNERVATION palmaris brevis
ulnar N
FUNCTION palmaris brevis
corruguates the skin on ulnar side of hand
ORIGIN extensor indicis
post. surface of ulna, interosseous membrane
INSERTION extensor indicis
extensor expansion of index finger
INNERVATION extensor indicis
radial N
FUNCTION extensor indicis
extends metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint of index finger
ORIGIN extensor digiti minimi
common extensor tendon from the lateral epicondyle of humerus, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION extensor digiti minimi
extensor expansion of digiti minimi w/ extensor digitorum longus tendon
INNERVATION extensor digiti minimi
radial N
FUNCTION extensor digiti minimi
extends metacarpophalangeal joint and interphalangeal joint of digiti minimi
ORIGIN extensor digitorum
common extensor tendon from lateral epicondyle of humerus, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION extensor digitorum
middle phalanx, base of distal phalanx (II-V)
INNERVATION extensor digitorum
radial N
FUNCTION extensor digitorum
extends metacarpophalngeal and interphalangeal joints of digits II-V
ORIGIN flexor digitorum superficialis
Humeral head: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle, ulnar collateral lig of elbow, deep antebrachial fascia
Ulnar head: medial side of coronoid process
Radial Head: oblique line
INSERTION flexor digitorum superficialis
four tendon insert into mid phalanges of digits II-V
INNERVATION flexor digitorum superficialis
median N
FUNCTION flexor digitorum superficialis
flex proximal interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of digits II-V
flex wrist
ORIGIN flexor digitorum profundus
anterior and medial surface of proximal 3/4 of ulna, interosseous membrane, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION flexor digitorum profundus
four tendons into bases of distal phalanges II-V
INNERVATION flexor digitorum profundus
II-III: median n
IV-V: ulnar n
FUNCTION flexor digitorum profundus
flex distal interphalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and metacarpophalangeal joints of digits II-V
ORIGIN flexor carpi radialis
common flexor tendon of medial epicondyle of humerus, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION flexor carpi radialis
base of metacarpals II and III
ORIGIN flexor digitorum superficialis
Humeral head: common flexor tendon from medial epicondyle, ulnar collateral lig of elbow, deep antebrachial fascia
Ulnar head: medial side of coronoid process
Radial Head: oblique line
INSERTION flexor digitorum superficialis
four tendon insert into mid phalanges of digits II-V
INNERVATION flexor digitorum superficialis
median N
FUNCTION flexor digitorum superficialis
flex proximal interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints of digits II-V
flex wrist
ORIGIN flexor digitorum profundus
anterior and medial surface of proximal 3/4 of ulna, interosseous membrane, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION flexor digitorum profundus
four tendons into bases of distal phalanges II-V
INNERVATION flexor digitorum profundus
II-III: median n
IV-V: ulnar n
FUNCTION flexor digitorum profundus
flex distal interphalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and metacarpophalangeal joints of digits II-V
ORIGIN flexor carpi radialis
common flexor tendon of medial epicondyle of humerus, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION flexor carpi radialis
base of metacarpals II and III
INNERVATION flexor carpi radialis
median n
FUNCTION flexor carpi radialis
Flex and ABduct wrist
ORIGIN flexor carpi ulnaris
Humeral head: comon flexor tendon of medial epicondyle
Ulnar head: medial margin of olecranon, proximal 2/3 posterior border, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION flexor carpi ulnaris
pisiform, hamate, metacarpal V
INNERVATION flexor carpi ulnaris
ulnar N
FUNCTION flexor carpi ulnaris
flex and ADduct wrist
ORIGIN extensor carpi radialis longus
distal 1/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum
INSERTION extensor carpi radialis longus
dorsal surface of base of metacarpal II
INNERVATION extensor carpi radialis longus
radial n
FUNCTION extensor carpi radialis longus
extends and ABducts wrist
flex elbow
ORIGIN extensor carpi radialis brevis
common extensor tendon of lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral lig of elbow, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION extensor carpi radialis brevis
dorsal surface of base of metacarpal III
INNERVATION extensor carpi radialis brevis
radial n
FUNCTION extensor carpi radialis brevis
extends and ABducts wrist
ORIGIN extensor carpi ulnaris
common extensor tendon of lateral epicondyle of humerus, posterior border of ulna, deep antebrachial fascia
INSERTION extensor carpi ulnaris
base of metacarpal V
INNERVATION extensor carpi ulnaris
radial n
FUNCTION extensor carpi ulnaris
extend and ADduct wrist
ORIGIN pronator teres
Humeral head: above medial epicondyle, common flexor tendon, deep antebrachial fascia
Ulnar head: medial side of coronoid process
INSERTION pronator teres
mid lateral surface of radius
INNERVATION pronator teres
median n
FUNCTION pronator teres
pronates forarm
flex elbow
ORIGIN pronator quadratus
medial, anterior surface of distal 1/4 of ulna
INSERTION pronator quadratus
lateral, anterior surface of distal 1/4 of radius
INNERVATION pronator quadratus
median n
FUNCTION pronator quadratus
pronates forarms
ORIGIN supinator
lateral epicondyle of humerus, radial collateral lig of elbow, annular lig of radius, supinator crest of ulna
INSERTION supinator
lateral surface of upper 1/3 of radius body
INNERVATION supinator
radial n
FUNCTION supinator
supinates forarm
ORIGIN biceps brachii
Short head: apex of coracoid process of scapula
Long head: supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
INSERTION biceps brachii
tuberosity of radius and aponeurosis of biceps brachii
INNERVATION biceps brachii
musculocutaneous N
FUNCTION biceps brachii
flex and ADduct shoulder
flex elbow
ORIGIN brachialis
distal 1/3 of anterior humerus, medial and lateral intermuscular septa
INSERTION brachialis
tuberosity and coronoid process of ulna
INNERVATION brachialis
musculocutaneous n
FUNCTION brachialis
flex elbow (either moving forearm to humerus, or humerus to forearm)
ORIGIN triceps brachii
Long head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral head: lateral and posterior proximal 1/3 of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum
Medial head: distal 2/3 of medial and posterior humerus below radial groove, medial intermuscular septum
INSERTION triceps brachii
posterior surface of olecranon process of ulna, antebrachial fascia
INNERVATION triceps brachii
radial n
FUNCTION triceps brachii
extends elbow.
Long head: ADduct and extend shoulder
ORIGIN aconeus
posterior lateral epicondyle of humerus
INSERTION aconeus
lateral side of olecranon process, upper 1/4 of posterior surface of ulna
INNERVATION aconeus
radial n
FUNCTION aconeus
extend elbow, stabalize ulna during pronation, supination
ORIGIN brachioradialis
proximal 2/3 of lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus, lateral intermuscular septum
INSERTION brachioradialis
lateral side of base of styloid process of radius
INNERVATION brachioradialis
radial n
FUNCTION brachioradialis
flex elbow, pronate/supinate forearm
ORIGIN abductor hallucis
medial process of tuberosity of calcaneus, flexor retinaculum, plantar aponeurosis, adjacent intermuscular septum
INSERTION abductor hallucis
medial side of base of proximal phalanx I
INNERVATION abductor hallucis
tibial n
FUNCTION abductor hallucis
ABducts and flexes metatarsophalangeal joint of hallucis
ADduct forefoot
ORIGIN flexor hallucis brevis
medial part of plantar cuboid, adjacent part of lateral cuneiform, prolongation of tendon of tibialis posterior
INSERTION flexor hallucis brevis
medial and lateral sides of base of proximal phalanx I
INNERVATION flexor hallucis brevis
tibial n
FUNCTION flexor hallucis brevis
flexes metatarsophalangeal joint of hallucis
ORIGIN flexor hallucis longus
posterior surface of distal 2/3 of fibula, interosseous membrane, adjacent intermuscular septa and fascia
INSERTION flexor hallucis longus
base of distal phalanx I
INNERVATION flexor hallucis longus
tibial n
FUNCTION flexor hallucis longus
flexes interphalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints of hallucis
plantarflexion of ankle
inversion of foot
ORIGIN extensor hallucis longus
mid 1/2 of anterior fibula, adjacent interosseous membrane
INSERTION extensor hallucis longus
base of distal phalanx I
INNERVATION extensor hallucis longus
deep peroneal n
FUNCTION extensor hallucis longus
extends metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of hallucis
inverts foot
dorsiflexes ankle
ORIGIN extensor hallucis brevis
distal superior and lateral surfaces of calcaneus, lateral talocalcaneal lig, apex of interior extensor retinaculum
INSERTION extensor hallucis brevis
dorsal surface of base of proximal phalanx I
INNERVATION extensor hallucis brevis
deep peroneal N
FUNCTION extensor hallucis brevis
extends metatarsophalangeal joint of hallucis
ORIGIN lumbricales (foot)
medial sides of each of the 4 digitorum longus tendons
INSERTION lumbricales (foot)
medial side of proximal phalanx and dorsal expansion of extensor digitorum lungus tendon of digits II-V
INNERVATION lumbricales (foot)
tibial n
FUNCTION lumbricales (foot)
flex metatarsophalangeal joints
extends interphalangeal joint of digits II-V
ORIGIN plantar interossei
bases and medial sides of bodies of metatarsals III-V
INSERTION plantar interossei
medial sides of bases of proximal phalanges of same digit
INNERVATION plantar interossei
tibial n
FUNCTION plantar interossei
ADduct digits III-V, flex metatarsophalangeal joints
ORIGIN dorsal interossei
each by 2 heads from adjacent sides of metatarsal bones
INSERTION dorsal interossei
side of proximal phalanx and capsule of metatarsophalangeal joint of digits II-IV
INNERVATION dorsal interossei
tibial n
FUNCTION dorsal interossei
ABducts digits II-IV
flex metatarsophalangeal joints of these digits
ORIGIN flexor digitorum brevis
medial process of tuberosity of calcaneus, central part of plantar aponeurosis, adjacent intermuscular septa
INSERTION flexor digitorum brevis
mid phalanx of digits II-V
INNERVATION flexor digitorum brevis
tibial n
FUNCTION flexor digitorum brevis
flexes proximal interphalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints of digits II_V
ORIGIN flexor digitorum longus
mid 3/5 of posterior surface of tibia, fascia covering tibialis posterior m
INSERTION flexor digitorum longus
bases of distal phalanges II-V
INNERVATION flexor digitorum longus
tibial n
FUNCTION flexor digitorum longus
flexes proximal and distal interphalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joint of digits II-V
ORIGIN quadratus plantae
Medial head: medial surface of calcaneus, medial border of long plantar lig
lateral head: lateral border of plantar calcaneus, lateral border of long plantar lig
INSERTION quadratus plantae
lateral margin and dorsal and plantar surfaces of tendon of flexor digitorum longus
INNERVATION quadratus plantae
tibial n
FUNCTION quadratus plantae
modifies line of pull of flexor digitorum longus tendons, flexes digits II-V
ORIGIN extensor digitorum longus
lateral condyle of tibia, proximal 3/4 of anterior fibula, proximal part of interosseous membrane, adjacent intermuscular septa, deep fascia
INSERTION extensor digitorum longus
M becomes 4 tendons which insert on base of mid phalanx, base of distal phalanx of digits II-V
INNERVATION extensor digitorum longus
peroneal n
FUNCTION extensor digitorum longus
extends metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of digits II-V
dorsiflex ankle
evert foot
ORIGIN extensor digitorum brevis
distal part of superior and lateral surfaces of calcaneus, lateral talocalcaneal lig, apex of inferior extensor retinaculum
INSERTION extensor digitorum brevis
M becomes 4 tendons which insert on tendons of extensor digitorum longus
INNERVATION extensor digitorum brevis
deep peroneal n
FUNCTION extensor digitorum brevis
extends metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of digits II-IV
ORIGIN peroneus tertius
distal 1/3 of anterior fibula, interosseous membrane, adjacent intermuscular septum
INSERTION peroneus tertius
dorsal base of metatarsal V
INNERVATION peroneus tertius
deep peroneal n
FUNCTION peroneus tertius
dorsiflexes ankle
evert foot
ORIGIN tibialis anterior
lateral condyle and proximal half of lateral tibia, interosseous membrane, adjacent intermuscular septum
INSERTION tibialis anterior
medial and plantar surface of medial cunieform, base of metatarsal I
INNERVATION tibialis anterior
deep peroneal n
FUNCTION tibialis anterior
dorsiflex ankle, invert foot
ORIGIN tibialis posterior
interosseous membrane, lateral posterior surface of tibia, proximal 2/3 of medial fibula, adjacent intermuscular septa and deep fascia
INSERTION tibialis posterior
tuberosity of navicular, sustentaculum tali, 3 cuneiforms, cuboid, base of metatarsal II-IV
INNERVATION tibialis posterior
tibial n
FUNCTION tibialis posterior
invert foot
plantarflex ankle
ORIGIN peroneus longus
lateral condyle of tibia, head and proximal 2/3 of lateral fibula, intermuscular septa, adjacent deep fascia
INSERTION peroneus longus
lateral base of metatarsal I, medial cuneiform
INNERVATION peroneus longus
superficial peroneal n
FUNCTION peroneus longus
evert foot
plantarflex ankle
depresses head of metatarsal I
ORIGIN peroneus brevis
distal 2/3 of lateral fibula, adjacent intermuscular septa
INSERTION peroneus brevis
tuberosity of base of metatarsal V
INNERVATION peroneus brevis
superficial peroneal n
FUNCTION peroneus brevis
evert foot
plantarflex ankle
ORIGIN soleus
posterior head and proximal 1/3 of fibula, soleal line and mid 1/3 of medial border of tibia, tendinous arch between tibia and fibula
INSERTION soleus
(with tendon of gastrocnemius) posterior surface of clacaneus
INNERVATION soleus
tibial n
FUNCTION soleus
plantarflex ankle
ORIGIN gastrocnemius
Medial head: proximal and posterior medial condyle and adjacent part of femur, capsule of knee joint
Lateral head: lateral condyle and posterior femur, capsule of knee
INSERTION gastrocnemius
mid part of posterior calcaneus
INNERVATION gastrocnemius
tibial n
FUNCTION gastrocnemius
flex ankle
flex knee
ORIGIN plantaris
distal part of lateral supracondylar line of femur, adjacent part of popliteal surface of femur, oblique popliteal lig of knee
INSERTION plantaris
posterior calcaneu
INNERVATION plantaris
tibial n
FUNCTION plantaris
flex ankle and knee
ORIGIN popliteus
anterior part of groove on lateral condyle of femur, oblique popliteal lig of knee
INSERTION popliteus
triangular area proximal to soleal line on posterior tibia, fascia covering M
INNERVATION popliteus
tibial n
FUNCTION popliteus
nonweight bearing: medially rotates tibia, flex knee
weight bearing: laterally rotates femur, flex knee
ORIGIN semitendinosus
tuberosity of ischium by tendon common with long head of biceps femoris
INSERTION semitendinosus
proximal part of medial body of tibia, deep fascia of leg
INNERVATION semitendinosus
sciatic n
FUNCTION semitendinosus
flex and medially rotate knee
extends and medially rotate hip
ORIGIN semimembranosus
tuberosity of ischium
INSERTION semimembranosus
posterior medial aspect of medial condyle of tibia
INNERVATION semimembranosus
sciatic n
FUNCTION semimembranosus
flexes and medially rotates knee
extends and medially rotates hip
ORIGIN biceps femoris
Long head: distal part of sacrotuberous lig and posterior part of tuberosity of ischium
Short head: lateral lip of linea aspera, proximal 2/3 of supracondylar line, lateral intermuscular septum
INSERTION biceps femoris
lateral head of fibula, lateral condyle of tibia, deep fascia on lateral side of leg
INNERVATION biceps femoris
sciatic n
FUNCTION biceps femoris
flex and laterally rotate knee
Long head: extends and laterally rotates hip
ORIGIN psoas major
ventral surface of transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, sides of bodies and corresponding intervertebral disks of last thoracic and all lumbar vertebrae, membranous arches over bodies of lumbar vertebrae
INSERTION psoas major
lesser trochanter of femur
INNERVATION psoas major
lumbar plexus nn
FUNCTION psoas major
Fixed origin: flex hip by flexing femur on trunk, lateral rotation, and ABduct hip
Fixed insertion: flexes hip by flexing trunk on femur
ORIGIN iliacus
superior 2/3 of iliac fossa, internal lip of iliac crest, iliolumbar and vertral sacroiliac ligs, ala of sacrum
INSERTION iliacus
lateral side of tendon of psoas major, distal to lesser trochanter
INNERVATION iliacus
femoral n
FUNCTION iliacus
Fixed origin: flex hip by flexing femur on trunk, lateral rotation and ABduction of hip
Fixed insertion: flexes hip by flexing trunk on femur
ORIGIN psoas minor
sides of bodies of T12 and L1, intervertebral disk between these 2 vertebrae
INSERTION psoas minor
iliopectineal eminence, arcuate line of ilium, iliac fossa
INNERVATION psoas minor
lumbar plexus nn
FUNCTION psoas minor
flex pelvis on lumbar spine and vice versa
ORIGIN sartorius
anterosuperior iliac spine, superior 1/2 of notch distal to spine
INSERTION sartorius
proximal medial surface of tivia near anterior border
INNERVATION sartorius
femoral n
FUNCTION sartorius
flex, laterally rotate, ABduct hip
medially rotate knee
ORIGIN tensor fasciae latae
anterior part of external lip of iliac crest, outer surface of anterosuperior iliac spine, deep surface of fascia lata
INSERTION tensor fasciae latae
iliotibial tract of fascia lata at junction of proximal adn mid 1/3 of thigh
INNERVATION tensor fasciae latae
superior gluteal N
FUNCTION tensor fasciae latae
flex, medially rotate, ABduct hip
tenses fascia lata
ORIGIN pectineus
superior ramus of pubis, between iliopectineal eminence and pubic tubercle
INSERTION pectineus
pectineal line of femur
INNERVATION pectineus
femoral and obturator NN
FUNCTION pectineus
ADduct hip
pectineus: flex hip
ORIGIN adductor magnus
inferior pubis ramus, ramus of ischium, ischial tuberosity
INSERTION adductor magnus
medial to gluteal tuberosity, mid linea aspera, medial supracondylar line, adducter tubercle of medial condyle of femur
INNERVATION adductor magnus
obturator n
FUNCTION adductor magnus
ADduct hip
adductor magnus: flex and extend hip
ORIGIN gracilis
inferior 1/2 of symphysis pubis, medial margin of inferior ramus of pubis
INSERTION gracilis
medial surface of body of tibia
INNERVATION gracilis
obturator n
FUNCTION gracilis
ADduct hip
gracilis: flex and medially rotate knee
ORIGIN adductor brevis
outer surface of inferior ramus of pubis
INSERTION adductor brevis
distal 2/3 of pectineal line, proximal 1/2 of medial lip of linea aspera
INNERVATION adductor brevis
obturator n
FUNCTION adductor brevis
ADduct hip
ORIGIN adductor longus
anterior surface of pubis at junction of crest and symphysis
INSERTION adductor longus
mid 1/3 of medial lip of linea aspera
INNERVATION adductor longus
obturator n
FUNCTION adductor longus
ADduct hip
ORIGIN rectus femoris
Straight head: anteroinferior iliac spine
Reflexted head: groove above rim of acetabulum
INSERTION rectus femoris
proximal border of patella, patellar lig to tuberosity of tibia
INNERVATION rectus femoris
femoral n
FUNCTION rectus femoris
extend knee
rectus femoris: flex hip
ORIGIN vastus lateralis
proximal part of intertrochanteric line, anterior and inferior greater trochanter, lateral lip of gluteal tuberosity, proximal 1/2 lateral lip of linea aspera, lateral intermuscular septum
INSERTION vastus lateralis
proximal border of patella, patellar lig to tuberosity of tibia
INNERVATION vastus lateralis
femoral n
FUNCTION vastus lateralis
extend knee
ORIGIN vastus intermedius
anterior and lateral surface of proximal 2/3 of body of femur, distal 1/2 of linea aspera, lateral intermuscular septum
INSERTION vastus intermedius
proximal border of patella, patellar lig to tuberosity of tibia
INNERVATION vastus intermedius
femoral n
FUNCTION vastus intermedius
extend knee
ORIGIN vastus medialis
distal 1/2 of intertrochanteric line, medial lip of linea aspera, proximal part of medial supracondylar line, tendons of adductor longus and adductor magnus and medial intermuscular septum
INSERTION vastus medialis
proximal border of patella, patellar lig to tuberosity of tibia
INNERVATION vastus medialis
femoral n
FUNCTION vastus medialis
extend knee
ORIGIN adductor hallucis
Oblique head: base of metatarsals II-V, sheath of tendon of peroneus longus
Transverse head: plantar metatarsophalangeal lig of II-V digits, deep transverse metatarsal lig
INSERTION adductor hallucis
lateral side of base of proximal phalanx I
INNERVATION adductor hallucis
tibial N
FUNCTION adductor hallucis
ADducts and flexes metatarsophalangeal joint of hallucis
What MM are contained within the medial compartment of the thigh?
Gracilis, Adductor brevis, Adductor magnus (adductor portion), obturator externus
What is the primary function of MM in the medial compartment of thigh?
ADduct thigh
What N innervates the Medial compartment of the thigh?
Obturator N (L2-4)
What MM make up the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Adductor magnus (hamstring portion), biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus
What N innervates the MM of the posterior compartment of thigh?
tibial
*EXCEPT for short head of biceps femoris--Common peroneal N
What are the primary functions of the posterior compartment of thigh?
Flex leg
Extend thigh
What AA supply the posterior compartment of thigh?
Deep femoral A, Popliteal A
What is the Function of retinacula?
hold tendons down and help the MM move in the foot like a pulley that increases the mechanical force of mm
What MM are contained within the anterior compartment of the leg?
tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, peroneus tertius
What N innervates the anterior compartment of the leg?
deep peroneal n
What are the primary functions of the MM of the anterior compartment of the leg?
Dorsiflex foot
dorsiflex IP joint of toes
What MM make up the lateral compartment of the leg?
peroneus longus, peroneus brevis
What N innervates the MM of the lateral compartment of the leg?
superficial peroneal N
What AA supply the lateral compartment of the leg?
peroneal A, post tibial a
What is the main function of the MM of the lateral compartment of the leg?
plantarflexion and eversion of foot
What MM make up the posterior compartment of the leg?
gastrocnemius, soleus, plantaris, popliteus, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, tibialis posterior
What N innervates the posterior compartment of the leg?
tibial N
What are the main functions of the MM of the posterior compartment of the leg?
plantarflex foot
plantarflex IP joints of toes
What is the musculoskeletal pump?
when MM contract, it compresses the VV and forces venous blood back to the heart
What is the function of the venous valves?
keep blood from back flowing becuase it is moving against gravity