Origin: Ligamentum Nuchae and Spinous Process of C7 thru T3

 

Insertion: Ribs 2 - 5

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Ventral Primary Rami

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Origin: Spinous Process of T9-L3

 

Insertion: Ribs 9-12

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Ventral Primary Rami

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Action

Assits in Respiration

 

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Origin: Iliac Crest, Sacrum, Spinous Process of Lumbar Vertebrae, and Angles of Ribs

 

Insertion: Angle of Ribs

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Origin: Blends with Iliocostalis, transverse processes of cervical and thoracic vertebrae

 

Insertion: Transverse processes to the level of C2, Mastoid Process

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Origin: Spinous Processes starting at L2

 

Insertion: Spinous Processes to the level of C2, fuses with Semispinalis and fuses to skull between the superior and inferior nuchal line.

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Bilateral

Extend the spine and neck

 

Unilateral

Side bending of contractile side

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Ventral Primary Rami
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Origin: Transverse processes from C4 to T12

 

Insertion: Transverse processes to C2 (Spans of 4-6 vertebrae) and skull between the superior and inferior nuchal lines

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Origin: Sacrum, Sacrotuberous ligament, Iliac Crest, and Transverse processes

 

Insertion: Spinous Process to the level of C2 (Spans 2-4 vertebrae)

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Origin: Transverse Processes

 

Insertion: Attach to Lamina

Spans 1(Brevis) or 2(Longus) vertebrae

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Origin: Transverse Processes (C7-T4) and Ligamentum Nuchae

 

Insertion: Transverse processes of C1 - C3/4, Mastoid Process, and Superior Nuchal Line

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Action

Bilateral: Extension of Head and Neck

 

Unilateral: Side bending of neck and rotation of head.

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A - Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor

B - Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

C - Obliquus Capitis Inferior

D - Obliquus Capitis Superior

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Origin: Spinous Process of C2

 

Insertion: Inferior Nuchal Line

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Origin: Posterior Tubercle of C1

 

Insertion: Inferior Nuchal Line

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Origin: Transverse Process of C1

 

Insertion: Between the Superior and Inferior Nuchal Lines

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Origin: Spinous Process of C2

 

Insertion: Transverse Process of C1

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Muscles include: Rectus Capitis Posterior Minor, Rectus Capitis Posterior Major, Obliquus Capitis Superior, and Obliquus Capitis Inferior

 

Action: Maintains posture of the head, minor role in rotation and extension.

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Obliquus Capitis Superior

Obliquus Capitis Inferior

Rectus Capitis Posterior Major

 

 Suboccipital Triangle

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Origin: Transverse Process of C7 - T11

 

Insertion: Angle of the Ribs

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Dorsal Primary Rami
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Action

Aids in Respiration

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Origin - Pubic Crest and Symphysis

 

Insertion - 5-7th Costal Cartilages and Xiphoid Process

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Thoracoabdominal and Subcostal Nerves
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Tendinous Intersections allows the muscle to contract segmentally (more control) and also provides an attachment for the Rectus Sheath.
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Action

Contracts and flexes the trunk, indirectly the vertebra as well.

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Origin - Pubic Crest and Symphysis

 

Insertion - Linea Alba

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Iliohypogastric (Branch from L1 VPR) and the Subcostal Nerves
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Action

Tenses the Linea Alba

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Origin - External Surface of the 5th thru 12th Ribs and Thoracolumbar fascia. (Has interdigitation with the Seratus Anterior)

 

Insertion: Linea Alba, Lateral lip of the Iliac Crest to ASIS, and Pubic Tubercle

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Subcostal and Thoracoabdominal Nerves
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Action

Primary - Compresses the Abdominal Contents

Bilaterally - Causes Flexion of the Trunk

Unilaterally - Rotation of the Trunk

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Origin - Lateral 2/3 of Inguinal Ligament, Iliac Crest, and Thoracoabdominal Fascia

 

Insertion - Costal Cartilages of Ribs 7-10, Linea Alba, Pubic Crest, Pectineal Line, and Rectus Sheath

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Thoracoabdominal, Subcostal, and Ilioinguinal Nerves
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Action

Primary - Compresses the contents of the abdomen

Bilaterally - Flexion of the trunk

Unilaterally - Rotation of the trunk

Inferiorly - Compresses the Pubic Symphysis (Stabalizes the Pelvis)

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Origin - Lateral 1/3 of the Inguinal Ligament, Medial Part of the Iliac Crest, Thoracolumbar Fascia, and Costal Cartilage of Ribs 7 - 12

 

Insertion - Linea Alba, Pectineal Line, and Pubic Crest

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Thoracoabdominal, Subcostal, Iliohypogastric, and Ilioinguinal Nerves
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Action

Compression of the Abdomen

 

Stabalizes the Lumbar Spine

 

Compresses the Pubic Symphysis for Pelvic Compression / Stabalization

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Origin: Fascia over Clavicle

 

Insertion: Lower border of mandible, Subcutaneous tissue of face, and interdigitates with facial muscles around mouth

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Cervical branches of the Facial Nerve (Cranial Nerve VII)
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Action

Depresses the angles of the mandible

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Origin: Anterior Manubrium and Clavicular Head

 

Insertion: Mastoid Process

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Accessory Nerve (Cranial Nerve XI) and APR of C2 thru C4
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Action

Bilateral: Flexs the Neck and Extends the Head

 

Unilateral: Side bending of the Head and Rotation of the Head opposite to the way it bends

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Origin: Anterior Tubercles of C3 thru C6

 

Insertion: Scalene Tubercle on Frist Rib

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Origin: Transverse Process between the Anterior and Posterior Tubercle of C2 thru C7

 

Insertion: First Rib

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Origin: Posterior Tubercles of C4 thru C6

 

Insertion: Second Rib

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Segmentally by APR
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Action

Side bends the head and aids in respiration

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Origin: Scapula just medial to the Suprascapular Notch

 

Insertion: Lower Border of Hyoid

 

The intermediate tendon is attached to the clavicle via the Fascial Sling

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Origin: Deep border of the manubrium and the SC Joint

 

Insertion: Lower border of the hyoid

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Origin: Deep side of the manubrium

 

Insertion: Oblique line of Thyroid Cartilage

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Origin: Oblique Line of Thyroid Cartilage

 

Insertion: Lower Border of Hyoid Bone

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Collective Function

Depresses the hyoid bone for the purpose of swallowing and stabalizes the hyoid bone

 

Exception

Sternothyroid: Depresses the thyroid cartilage and plays a role during phonation

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Common Innervation

Ansa Cervicalis Nerve

 

Exception

Thyrohyoid - VPR of C1

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Origin: Digastric Fossa of Mandible

 

Insertion: Mastoid Notch

 

Fascial sling attaches the intermediate tendon to the hyoid bone

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Anterior Belly: Third Branch of Cranial Nerve V

 

Posterior Belly: Facial Nerve

(Cranial Nerve VII)

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Origin: Styloid Process

 

Insertion: Hyoid Bone (Splits to go around the Digastric)

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Facial Nerve

(Cranial Nerve VII)

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Origin: Mylohyoid line on Mandible

 

Insertion: Hyoid Bone

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Third Branch of Cranial Nerve V
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Origin: Mental side of Mandible

 

Insertion: Hyoid Bone

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APR of C1
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Elevates the hyoid

 

Stabalizes the base of the Tongue

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Origin: Arch of Cricoid Cartilage

 

Insertion: Lamina of Thyroid Cartilage

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External Laryngeal Nerve
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Tilts the thyroid cartilage laterally

 

Tension on Vocal Cords

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Origin: Ilium (Behind Posterior Gluteal Line), Sacrum, and Sacrotuberous Ligament

 

Insertion: Gluteal Tuberosity and Iliotibial Band

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Innervation: Inferior Gluteal Nerve

 

Vasculature: Inferior Gluteal Artery

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Action

Extension of the Hip, Stabalization of the Hip, and Lateral Rotation

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Origin: Ilium (Between the Posterior and Anterior Gluteal Lines)

 

Insertion: Lateral Surface of Greater Trochanter

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Action

Abduct the Hip

If the foot is planted, can raise the opposite side of the pelvis

Aids in Medial Rotation

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Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve

 

Vasculature: Superior Gluteal Artery

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Origin: Ilium (Between the Anterior and Inferior Gluteal Lines)

 

Insertion: Lateral Side of the Greater Trochanter

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Action

Abduction and Medial Rotation

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Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve

 

Vasculature: Superior Gluteal Artery

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Origin: Anterior Surface of Sacrum

 

Insertion: Superior, Medial Surface of Greater Trochanter

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VPR of L5 - S2
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Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

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Origin: Deep Surface of Obturator Membrane

 

Insertion: Medial Side of Greater Trochanter

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Nerve to the Obturator Internus
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Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

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Origin: Ischial Spine

 

Insertion: Medial Side of the Greater Trochanter

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Nerve to Obturator Internus
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Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Medial Side of Greater Trochanter

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Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
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Action

With Hip Extended: Lateral Rotation

 

With Hip Flexed: Abduction

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Intertrochanteric Crest

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Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
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Action

Lateral Rotation

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Origin: Superficial Side of Obturator Membrane

 

Insertion: Trochanteric Fossa

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Obturator Nerve
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Origin: Body of Pubis and Inferior Pubic Rami

 

Insertion: Superior Part of Posterior Medial Tibia

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Action

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

Flextion of Knee Joint

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Obturator Nerve
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Origin: Body of Pubis

 

Insertion: Middle Third of Line Aspera

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Obturator Nerve
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Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint
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Origin: Pectineal Line of Pubic Bone

 

Insertion: Pectineal Line of Femur

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Obturator Nerve and Femoral Nerve
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Action

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

Hip Flexion

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Origin: Body of Pubis and Inferior Pubic Ramus

 

Insertion: Pectineal Line and Proximal Third of Line Aspera

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Obturator Nerve

(Which splits to go around this muscle)

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Action

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

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This muscle has two divisions

 

Adductor Portion

Origin: Ischiopubic Ramus

Insertion: Linea Aspera and Medial Supracondyler Ridge

 

Hamstring Portion

Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion: Adductor Tubercle

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This muscle has two divisions

 

Adductor Portion

Obturator Nerve

 

Hamstring Portion

Tibial Division of the Sciatic Nerve

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This muscle has two divisions

 

Adductor Portion

Adduction of Thigh at Hip Joint

 

Hamstring Portion

Extension of Thigh at Hip Joint

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Anterior Muscles of the Thigh:

Rectus Femoris

Vastus Lateralis

Vastus Medialis

Vastus Intermedius

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Origin:

Straight Head: AIIS

Reflected Head: Ilium above the Acetabulum

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

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Femoral Nerve
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Action

Extension of Leg at Knee Joint

 

Flexion of Thigh at Hip Joint

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Origin: Lateral Part of the Intertrochanteric Line and Lateral Lip of the Linea Aspera

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

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Femoral Nerve
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Extension of Leg at Knee Joint
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Origin: Medial Part of the Intertrochanteric Line and Medial Lip of the Linea Aspera

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

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Femoral Nerve
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Extension of Leg at Knee Joint
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Origin: Anterior and Lateral Surfaces of the Proximal 2/3's of the Femur

 

 

Insertion: Base of the Patella via the Quatricepts Tendon then conveyed to the Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament

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Femoral Nerve
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Action

Extension of Leg at Knee Joint

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Origin: Deepest Fibers of the Vastus Intermedius

 

Insertion: Suprapatellar Bursa

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Femoral Nerve
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Action

Tenses the bursa so that it is able to travel with the Quadricepts Tendon and Reduce Friction

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Formed from Two muscles

 

Iliacus

Origin: Iliac Fossa

 

Psoas Major

Origin: Transverse Processes of Lumbar Vertebra, and Intervertebral Discs and Vertebral Bodies of T12-L4

 

Common Insertion

Lesser Trochanter

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Formed from two muscles

 

Iliacus

Femoral Nerve

 

Psoas Major

VPR of L1-L3

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Action

Flexion of Hip

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Origin: ASIS

 

Insertion: Medial Surface of Tibia

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Femoral Nerve
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Action

1 - Hip Flexion

2 - Knee Flexion

3 - External Rotates Hip

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Posterior Medial Tibial Condyle and Continues to the Lateral Femoral Condyle via the Oblique Popliteal Ligament

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Hip Extension, Knee Flexion, Medial Rotation of the Leg

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Origin: Ischial Tuberosity

 

Insertion: Medial Surface of the Tibia

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Hip Extension, Knee Flexion, and Medial Rotation of the Leg

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Origin:

Long Head: Ischial Tuberosity

Short Head: Linea Aspera and Lateral Supracondyler Ridge

 

Insertion: Head of the Fibula, continuous with the Lateral Collateral Ligament

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Long Head: Tibial Nerve

Short Head: Common Fibular Nerve

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Hip Extension, Knee Flexion (Not Short Head), Lateral Rotation of the Leg
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Origin: Lateral Surface of the Proximal Third of Fibula

 

Insertion: Base of 1st Metatarsal and Medial Cuneiform

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Superficial Fibular Nerve
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Action

Inversion of the Foot, Plantar Flexion

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Origin: Lateral Surface of the distal 2/3 of Fibula

 

Insertion: Base of the 5th Metatarsal

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Superficial Fibular Nerve
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Plantar Flexion
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Origin: Anterior Lateral Surface of the Tibia, Interosseous Membrane

 

Insertion: Base of the 1st Metatarsal and Medial Cuneiform

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Deep Fibular Nerve
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Action

Dorsi Flexion, Inversion of the Foot

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Origin: Middle 1/3 of Fibula, Interosseous Membrane

 

Insertion: Distal Phalanx of the First Digit

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Deep Fibular Nerve
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Action

Extends the Toe, Assists in Dorsiflexion, Weak participant in Inversion

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Origin: Fibula, Interosseous Membrane, and Lateral Tibial Condyle

 

Insertion: Digital Dorsal Expansions of lateral 4 toes

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Deep Fibular Nerve
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Action

Extension at the Metatarsalpalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints

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Origin: Anterior Distal Fibula

 

Insertion: Base of the 5th Metatarsal

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Deep Fibular Nerve
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Assists in Eversion and Dorsiflexion
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Origin: Distal Femur, Just Proximal to the Medial and Lateral Condyles

 

Insertion: Calcaneus

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Plantar Flexion, Knee Flexion

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Origin: Proximal Fibula, Soleal Line

 

Insertion: Calcaneus

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Plantar Flexion

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Origin: Posterior Lateral Femur Superior to the Gastrocnemius

 

Insertion: Calcaneus

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Plantar Flexion, Knee Extension

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Origin: Posterior Lateral Fibula

 

Insertion: Distal Phalanx of Great Toe

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Flex Great Toe, Assists in Holding Up Talus, Assists in Plantar Flexion

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Origin: Interosseous Membrane, Edges of the Tibia and Fibula

 

Insertion: Bases of the 2nd - 4th Metatarsals, 3 Cuneiforms, Cuboid, and Navicular

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Inversion of the Foot

Assits in Plantar Flexion

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Origin: Posterior Tibia

 

Insertion: Distal Phalanges of Toes 2-5

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Tibial Nerve
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Action

Flex the IP Joints

Assist in Plantar Flexion