by admin | Nov 21, 2021 | Muscle
Origin Inferior branch of pubis, branch and lower part of tuberosity of ischium. Insertion Linea aspera, adductor tubercle of femur. Actions Adducts, extends thigh, lower portion (adductor tubercle insertion) assists in medial rotation. Nerve Obturator nerve...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Muscle
Origin Biceps Femoris: Long head—ischial tuberosity, sacrotuberous ligamentShort head—linea aspera, lateral supracondylar ridge, lateral intermuscular septum Semitendinosus: Ischial tuberosity Semimembranosus: Ischial tuberosity Insertion Biceps Femoris: Lateral side...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Muscle
Origin Outer edge of iliac crest between anterior superior iliac spine and iliac tubercle Insertion Iliotibial tract on upper part of thigh. The iliotibial tract inserts at Gerdy’s tubercle in the lateral condyle of tibia. Actions Flexes, abducts thigh Nerve...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Muscle
Origin Lateral surface of lateral condyle of femur Insertion Upper part of posterior surface of tibia Actions Rotates leg medially, flexes leg. The Popliteus comes into action especially at the commencement of the movement of flexion of the knee; by its contraction...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Muscle
Origin Lower margin of body and inferior ramus of pubis Insertion Upper part of medial surface of shaft of tibia Actions Adducts thigh at hip joint and flexes leg, with leg flexed, assists in medial rotation Nerve Obturator nerve (L2–L4) NoteThis muscle in...
by admin | Nov 11, 2021 | Muscle
Origin Anterior superior iliac spine and area immediately below it Insertion Upper part of medial surface of shaft of tibia Actions Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates thigh, flexes and slightly medially rotates leg at knee joint after flexion Nerve Femoral nerve...
