Actions
Origins & Insertions
Course
Miscellaneous
100
flexion of leg at knee
Name 2 shared actions that muscles innervated by the Sciatic Nerve have in common.
100
T12-L5
What is the origin of Psoas Major?
100
Oblique and Laterally.
What direction do the fibers of Gluteus Maximus run?
100
The Inferior Gluteal Nerve
What nerve is Glute Max innervated by?
200
Extension of the thigh at the hip and lateral rotation of thigh.
What are the main actions of Gluteus Maximus?
200
Iliotibial Band
What is the insertion of TFL?
200
The Tibial and Fibular nerve
What are the two subdivisions of the Sciatic Nerve?
200
"Fight or Flight" muscle
What catchy phrase describes the emotional and physical quality of the psoas major?
300
Yoga and Pilates.
Name two physical activities that keep the psoas major muscle in good health?
300
L4 to S3 of the sacral plexus
Where does the Sciatic Nerve originate?
300
Vertically from the ASIS and Iliac Crest to the ITB
What is the course of TFL?
300
The short posterior sacroiliac ligament.
What is the strongest ligament in the S.I. Joint?
400
Stabilization of the hip and knee joints; abduction of the hip; flexes at hip.
What are the actions of TFL?
400
O: Posterior Iliac Crest, Sacrum, and Coccyx I: ITB and Gluteal Tuberosity of the Femur
What are the origin and insertion of gluteus maximus?
400
Gluteus Maximus & Biceps Femoris
What major muscles blend with the posterior sacroiliac ligament and the sacrotuberous ligament?
400
Childhood experiences or stored physical, emotional or sexual trauma.
What can be activated in a client when working with the psoas major?
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