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7 Cards in this Set
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Psoas Major
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Origin: Iliac fossa, T12-L5 bodies and transverse processes
Insertion: Lesser trochanter Innervation: L2-L4 Ventral rami Action: flex hip Function: control hip extension |
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Psoas Minor
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Origin: T12 & L1 bodies
Insertion: superior pubis Innervation: L1 ventral ramus Action: flex lumbar vertebral column (ineffectively) Function: unknown (frequently absent) |
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Iliacus
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Origin: Iliac fossa, T12-L5 bodies and transverse processes
Insertion: Lesser trochanter Innervation: L2-L4 Ventral rami Action: flex hip Function: control hip extension |
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Rectus Femoris (punting muscle)
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Origin: anterior inferior iliac spine
Insertion: patellar ligament (to tibial tuberosity) Innervation: femoral n Action: flexes thigh and extends leg Function: prevent knee flexion |
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Vastus Lateralis and Medialis
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Origin: femoral shaft
Insertion: patellar ligament (to tibial tuberosity) Innervation: femoral n Action: extend leg Function: prevent knee flexion |
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Vastus Intermedius
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Origin: anterior femoral shaft
Insertion: patellar ligament (to tibial tuberosity) Innervation: femoral n Action: extends knee Function: prevents knee flexion |
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Articularis Genu
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Origin: distal anterior femoral shaft
Insertion: suprapatellar bursa (inserts upon a synovial capsule) Innervation: femoral n Action: pulls bursa superiorly Function: protects joint capsule in knee extension (?) |
