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What is the origin of the Iliacus muscle?
What is the origin of the Iliacus muscle?
Iliac fossa, crest of os coxa, ala of sacrum
What is the insertion point of the Psoas major?
What is the insertion point of the Psoas major?
Lesser trochanter of femur
Which nerve innervates the Tensor fasciae latae muscle?
Which nerve innervates the Tensor fasciae latae muscle?
Gluteal nerves
What action does the Sartorius muscle perform?
What action does the Sartorius muscle perform?
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What is the origin of the Pectineus muscle?
What is the origin of the Pectineus muscle?
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Which actions are performed by the Adductor longus muscle?
Which actions are performed by the Adductor longus muscle?
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What are the origin points of the Adductor magnus muscle?
What are the origin points of the Adductor magnus muscle?
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What is the insertion point of the Gracilis muscle?
What is the insertion point of the Gracilis muscle?
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What actions are performed by the Gluteus maximus muscle?
What actions are performed by the Gluteus maximus muscle?
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Study Notes
Muscles Moving Thigh - Anterior
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Iliacus
- Part of the iliopsoas muscle group
- Origin: Iliac fossa, iliac crest, and ala of the sacrum
- Insertion: Lesser trochanter of the femur
- Innervation: Femoral nerve
- Action: Flexes the thigh
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Psoas major
- Part of the iliopsoas muscle group
- Origin: T12 - L5 vertebrae
- Insertion: Lesser trochanter of the femur
- Innervation: Not listed
- Action: Flexes the thigh
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Tensor fasciae latae
- Origin: Iliac crest and the anterior superior iliac spine
- Insertion: Iliotibial tract
- Innervation: Gluteal nerves
- Action: Flexes and abducts the thigh
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Sartorius
- Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine
- Insertion: Medial surface of the proximal tibia
- Innervation: Femoral nerve
- Action: Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the thigh
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Pectineus
- Origin: Pubis
- Insertion: Lesser trochanter of the femur
- Innervation: Obturator nerve
- Action: Adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh
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Adductor brevis
- Part of the adductor muscle group
- Origin: Pubis
- Insertion: Linea aspera of the femur
- Innervation: Obturator nerve
- Action: Adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh
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Adductor longus
- Part of the adductor muscle group
- Origin: Pubis
- Insertion: Linea aspera of the femur
- Innervation: Obturator nerve
- Action: Adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh
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Adductor magnus
- Part of the adductor muscle group
- Origin: Pubis and ischium
- Insertion: Linea aspera of the femur
- Innervation: Obturator nerve and sciatic nerve
- Action: Adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh
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Gracilis
- Origin: Pubis and ischium
- Insertion: Medial surface of the proximal tibia
- Innervation: Obturator nerve
- Action: Adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh
Muscles Moving Thigh - Posterior
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Gluteus maximus
- Origin: Ilium, sacrum, and coccyx
- Insertion: Iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur
- Innervation: Gluteal nerve
- Action: Extends and laterally rotates the thigh
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Test your knowledge on the muscles that move the thigh anteriorly, focusing on their origins, insertions, innervations, and actions. This quiz covers key muscles such as the Iliacus, Psoas major, and Sartorius. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology.
