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Main Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall
OINA's according to Dr. Pierson at SIUC
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Anatomy
Post-Graduate
10/27/2010

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Origin of Psoas Major
Definition
Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae; sides of bodies of T12-L5 and intervening intervertebral disks
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Insertion of Psoas Major
Definition
By a strong tendon to lesser trochanter of femur
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Innervation of Psoas Major
Definition
Lumbar plexus via ventral branches of L2-L4 nerves
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Action of Psoas major
Definition
Acting inferiorly with iliacus, it flexes thigh; acting superiorly, it flexes vertebral column laterally; it is used to balance the trunk; when sitting it acts inferiorly with iliacus to flex trunk
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Origin of Iliacus
Definition
Superior two-thirds of iliac fossa, ala of sacrum, and anterior sacroiliac ligaments
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Insertion of Iliacus
Definition
Lesser trochanter of femur and shaft inferior to it, and to psoas major tendon
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Innervation of Iliacus
Definition
Femoral nerve (L2-L4)
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Action of Iliacus
Definition
Flexes thigh and stabilizes hip joint; acts with psoas major
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Origin of Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Medial half of interior border of 12th rib and tips of lumbar transverse processes
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Insertion of Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Iliolumbar ligament and internal lip of iliac crest
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Innervation of Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Ventral branches of T12 and L1-L4 nerves
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Action of Quadratus Lumborum
Definition
Extends and laterally flexes vertebral column; fixes 12th rib during inspiration
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