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What is the primary function of the femoral nerve?
What is the primary function of the femoral nerve?
How many spinal nerves are involved in innervating the lower limb?
How many spinal nerves are involved in innervating the lower limb?
What are the two major divisions that each spinal nerve splits into during development?
What are the two major divisions that each spinal nerve splits into during development?
Which terminal nerve is responsible for innervating the medial quadrant?
Which terminal nerve is responsible for innervating the medial quadrant?
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What structure constitutes the fusion of the three bones in the coxae?
What structure constitutes the fusion of the three bones in the coxae?
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Which nerve innervates muscles in the lateral quadrant?
Which nerve innervates muscles in the lateral quadrant?
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What is the cardinal number of segments in the limb that are described in the content?
What is the cardinal number of segments in the limb that are described in the content?
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Which two actions must be known for each muscle in the leg?
Which two actions must be known for each muscle in the leg?
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What is the primary function of the vastus intermedius muscle?
What is the primary function of the vastus intermedius muscle?
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Which nerve innervates the vastus medialis muscle?
Which nerve innervates the vastus medialis muscle?
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Where does the rectus femoris muscle originate?
Where does the rectus femoris muscle originate?
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What is the insertion point of the vastus lateralis muscle?
What is the insertion point of the vastus lateralis muscle?
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What function does the tensor fascia latae primarily perform?
What function does the tensor fascia latae primarily perform?
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In which quadrants of the body is the tibialis anterior muscle located?
In which quadrants of the body is the tibialis anterior muscle located?
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What is a key characteristic of the fibular nerve in relation to the tibialis anterior?
What is a key characteristic of the fibular nerve in relation to the tibialis anterior?
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Which muscle is found deep to the rectus femoris?
Which muscle is found deep to the rectus femoris?
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What is the primary function of the muscles innervated by the Obturator Nerve L2-L4?
What is the primary function of the muscles innervated by the Obturator Nerve L2-L4?
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Which of the following is the correct origin for the Pectineus muscle?
Which of the following is the correct origin for the Pectineus muscle?
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Where does the Gracilis muscle insert?
Where does the Gracilis muscle insert?
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What structure runs superiorly from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle?
What structure runs superiorly from the anterior superior iliac spine to the pubic tubercle?
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What additional role does the Gracilis serve in relation to the knee?
What additional role does the Gracilis serve in relation to the knee?
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Which nerve innervates the anterior quadrant muscles that attach to the front of the ilium?
Which nerve innervates the anterior quadrant muscles that attach to the front of the ilium?
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What is the primary action of the muscles in the anterior quadrant system?
What is the primary action of the muscles in the anterior quadrant system?
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Which muscles are classified under the hip-thigh anterior quadrant?
Which muscles are classified under the hip-thigh anterior quadrant?
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Which area do the medial quadrant muscles attach to?
Which area do the medial quadrant muscles attach to?
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What is the innervation for the muscles attaching to the back of the ilium?
What is the innervation for the muscles attaching to the back of the ilium?
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Which of the following muscles is NOT associated with the anterior quadrant?
Which of the following muscles is NOT associated with the anterior quadrant?
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Which nerve innervates the posterior quadrant muscles that attach to the ischium?
Which nerve innervates the posterior quadrant muscles that attach to the ischium?
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The action of the medial quadrant muscles primarily involves which motion?
The action of the medial quadrant muscles primarily involves which motion?
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What is the primary function of the adductor muscles at the hip joint?
What is the primary function of the adductor muscles at the hip joint?
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Which muscle originates from the inferior pubic ramus and inserts at the linea aspera?
Which muscle originates from the inferior pubic ramus and inserts at the linea aspera?
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What nerve innervates the adductor muscles of the hip?
What nerve innervates the adductor muscles of the hip?
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Which of the following muscles crosses two quadrants in the lower limb?
Which of the following muscles crosses two quadrants in the lower limb?
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Which two quadrants does the Tibialis posterior span?
Which two quadrants does the Tibialis posterior span?
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Where does the Tibialis posterior muscle insert?
Where does the Tibialis posterior muscle insert?
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What is the primary action of the Tibialis posterior muscle at the talocrural joint?
What is the primary action of the Tibialis posterior muscle at the talocrural joint?
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Which structure does the obturator nerve pass through?
Which structure does the obturator nerve pass through?
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Study Notes
Hip-Thigh Quadrant System
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The hip-thigh muscles are categorized into four quadrants based on their location and innervation
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Anterior Quadrant:
- Muscles: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis), Psoas Major, Iliacus, Sartorius
- Attachments: Ilium front, Anterior Superior/Inferior iliac spine, Patella and patellar ligament, lesser trochanter, Medial tibial Tuberosity, Intertrochanteric line
- Action: Flexion, extension
- Innervation: Femoral Nerve (L2-L4)
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Medial Quadrant:
- Muscles: Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis
- Attachments: Pubis
- Action: Adduction, flexion, medial rotation of the hip (Coxal joint)
- Innervation: Obturator Nerve (L2-L4)
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Lateral Quadrant:
- Muscles: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)
- Attachments: Back of the Ilium
- Action: Abduction, medial rotation of the hip (Coxal joint)
- Innervation: Gluteal and Fibular Nerve (L5-S2)
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Posterior Quadrant:
- Muscles: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstring muscles (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus)
- Attachments: Ischium
- Action: Extension, lateral rotation of the hip (Coxal joint)
- Innervation: Tibial Nerve (L5-S2)
Leg Quadrant System
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The leg muscles are also categorized into four quadrants similar to the hip-thigh muscles
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Anterior Quadrant:
- Muscles: Tibialis Anterior
- Attachments: Tibia lateral condyle and anterior interosseous membrane
- Action: Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot (Talocrural joint)
- Innervation: Fibular Nerve (L4-L5)
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Medial Quadrant:
- Muscles: Tibialis Posterior
- Attachments: Posterior interosseous membrane
- Action: Plantar flexion and inversion of the foot (Talocrural joint)
- Innervation: Tibial Nerve (L4-L5)
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Lateral Quadrant:
- Muscles: Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis
- Attachments: Fibula
- Action: Plantar flexion and eversion of the foot (Talocrural joint)
- Innervation: Fibular nerve (L4-L5)
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Posterior Quadrant:
- Muscles: Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris
- Attachments: Femur (for Gastrocnemius) and Tibia/Fibula (for Soleus)
- Action: Plantar flexion of the foot (Talocrural joint)
- Innervation: Tibial Nerve (L5-S2)
Nerve Supply - The Lumbosacral Plexus
- The lumbosacral plexus is a network of nerves that innervates the lower limb
- It is formed from the ventral rami of the spinal nerves L1-S4
- The lumbosacral plexus gives rise to four major nerves that innervate the lower limb:
- Femoral Nerve (L2-L4): Anterior quadrant of the hip and thigh
- Obturator Nerve (L2-L4): Medial quadrant of the hip and thigh
- Fibular Nerve (L4-L5): Lateral and anterior quadrants of the leg
- Tibial Nerve (L5-S2): Posterior and medial quadrants of the leg
- Each spinal nerve splits into dorsal and ventral divisions in the embryo, forming the four terminal nerves
- The nerve supply of the lower limb is organized into four quadrants, which helps to simplify learning the muscles
Femoral Nerve
- Innervation: Femoral nerve L2-L4
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Muscles:
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Rectus Femoris:
- Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine, superior margin of acetabulum
- Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
- Function: Extends knee
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Vastus Intermedius:
- Origin: Anterior and lateral surfaces of the femur
- Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
- Function: Extends knee
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Vastus Medialis:
- Origin: Linea aspera and intertrochanteric line
- Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
- Function: Extends knee
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Vastus Lateralis:
- Origin: Linea aspera and greater trochanter
- Insertion: Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
- Function: Extends knee
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Psoas Major:
- Origin: Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
- Insertion: Lesser trochanter of femur
- Function: Flexes hip and laterally rotates thigh
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Iliacus:
- Origin: Iliac fossa
- Insertion: Lesser trochanter of femur
- Function: Flexes hip and laterally rotates thigh
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Sartorius
- Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine
- Insertion: Medial surface of tibial tuberosity (Pes Anserinus)
- Function: Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates hip, flexes knee
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Rectus Femoris:
Superior Gluteal Nerve
- Innervation: Superior Gluteal Nerve L4-L5
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Muscles:
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Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL):
- Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine
- Insertion: Iliotibial band
- Function: Flexes, abducts, and medially rotates hip
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Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL):
Fibular Nerve
- Innervation: Fibular Nerve L4-L5
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Muscles:
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Tibialis Anterior:
- Origin: Tibia lateral condyle and anterior interosseous membrane
- Insertion: Medial cuneiform and 1st metatarsal
- Function: Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot (Talocrural joint)
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Tibialis Anterior:
Tibial Nerve
- Innervation: Tibial Nerve L4-L5
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Muscles:
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Tibialis Posterior:
- Origin: Posterior interosseous membrane
- Insertion: Navicular, cuneiforms, metatarsals 2-4
- Function: Plantar flexion and inversion of the foot (Talocrural joint)
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Tibialis Posterior:
Obturator Nerve
- Innervation: Obturator Nerve L2-L4
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Muscles:
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Pectineus:
- Origin: Super pubic ramus
- Insertion: Pectineal line and linea aspera
- Function: Adduction, flexes, and medially rotates hip
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Adductor Longus:
- Origin: Inferior pubic ramus
- Insertion: Linea aspera
- Function: Adduction, flexes, and medially rotates hip
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Adductor Brevis:
- Origin: Inferior pubic ramus
- Insertion: Linea aspera
- Function: Adduction, flexes, and medially rotates hip
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Adductor Magnus:
- Origin: Inferior pubic ramus
- Insertion: Linea aspera
- Function: Adduction, flexes, and medially rotates hip
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Gracilis:
- Origin: Inferior pubic ramus and pubis symphysis
- Insertion: Medial condyle of tibia (Pes Anserinus)
- Function: Adduction, flexes, and medially rotates hip, flexes knee
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Pectineus:
Femoral Triangle
- The femoral triangle is a region in the anterior thigh that separates the anterior from the medial quadrants
- It is bordered by:
- Laterally: Sartorius muscle
- Medially: Adductor longus muscle
- Superiorly: Inguinal ligament
- Important structures found within the femoral triangle include:
- Femoral nerve
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein
- Lymph nodes
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Explore the hip-thigh muscle categorization through this quiz focused on the four quadrants: Anterior, Medial, Lateral, and Posterior. Test your understanding of muscle actions, innervation, and anatomical attachments. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology!
