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Which nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh?
Which nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh?
Which muscle in the anterior compartment does not extend the leg at the knee joint?
Which muscle in the anterior compartment does not extend the leg at the knee joint?
Where does the psoas major muscle originate from?
Where does the psoas major muscle originate from?
Which muscle assists in lateral rotation at the hip joint?
Which muscle assists in lateral rotation at the hip joint?
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Which nerve innervates the muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh?
Which nerve innervates the muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh?
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Which muscle in the anterior compartment of the thigh is not innervated by the femoral nerve?
Which muscle in the anterior compartment of the thigh is not innervated by the femoral nerve?
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Which muscle originates from the iliac fossa of the pelvis?
Which muscle originates from the iliac fossa of the pelvis?
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Which muscle in the anterior compartment of the thigh assists in lateral rotation at the hip joint?
Which muscle in the anterior compartment of the thigh assists in lateral rotation at the hip joint?
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Which muscle originates from the lumbar vertebrae?
Which muscle originates from the lumbar vertebrae?
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Which muscle is innervated by the femoral nerve and acts to extend the leg at the knee joint?
Which muscle is innervated by the femoral nerve and acts to extend the leg at the knee joint?
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Study Notes
Muscles of the Thigh
- The femoral nerve innervates the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh.
Muscles of Anterior Compartment
- The iliacus muscle does not extend the leg at the knee joint.
- The psoas major muscle originates from the lumbar vertebrae.
- The sartorius muscle assists in lateral rotation at the hip joint and is not innervated by the femoral nerve.
Muscles of Posterior Compartment
- The muscles in the posterior compartment of the thigh are innervated by the sciatic nerve.
Additional Facts
- The psoas major muscle originates from the lumbar vertebrae.
- The iliacus muscle originates from the iliac fossa of the pelvis.
- The quadriceps femoris muscle is innervated by the femoral nerve and acts to extend the leg at the knee joint.
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Test your knowledge of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh with this anatomy quiz. Learn about the iliopsoas, quadriceps femoris, sartorius, pectineus, and their clinical relevance.
