Hip and Thigh muscles
This long strap-like muscle runs from the ASIS to the pes anserine and helps cross the legs
this anterior leg muscle is the primary dorsiflexor of the ankle
what is the Tibialis Anterior
Name the fibrocartilage joint that connects the left and right pubic bones
what is the pubic symphysis
what is the femoral artery
this bump on the tibia in the insertion site for the quadriceps via the patellar ligament
what is the tibial tuberosity
This muscle absucts the hip and stabilizes pelvic drop during single-leg stance
what is the Gluteus Medius
name the two primary actions of the fibularis longus
what is eversion and plantarflexion
this pelvic structure forms the socket of the hip joint
what is the acetabulum
name the artery felt on the dorsum of the foot during a pulse check
what is the dorsalis pedis artery
this structure supports the talus and is found on the medial calcaneus
what is the sustentaculum tali
Name the posterior thigh muscle that flexes the knee and is innervated by the common fibular branch of the sciatic nerve
Biceps femoris short head
damage to the deep fibular nerve results in weakness of which movement
what is dorsiflexion (foot drop)
These posterior openings in the sacrum transmit dorsal rami
what are the posterior sacral foramina
correct the flow: popliteal -> ___ -> fibular artery
what is the posterior tibial artery
this femur feature provides attachment for the adductor magnus tendon
what is the adductor (gerdys) tubercle
This deep medial thigh muscle inserts on the adductor tubercle and aids in hip adduction
what is the adductor magnus
list the structures passing posterior to the medial malleolus (through the tarsal tunnel) in order, anterior -> posterior
what are the Tibialis Posterior, the Flexor Digitorum Longus, the Posterior Tibial artery, the Tibial Nerve, and the Flexor Hallucis Longus
this muscle group supports pelvic organs and maintains continence
what is the levator ani group
this artery supplies the gluteus medius and minimus
what is the superior gluteal artery
this bony process articulates with the acetabulum forming the hip joint
what is the head of the femur
this muscle originates from the iliac crest and ASIS and stabilizes the knee via the IT band
what is the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)
This intrinsic foot muscle abducts and flexes the hallux at the MTP joint
this ligament prevents posterior translation of the tibia, commonly damaged in dashboard injuries
what is the PCL
name the arterial trunk that branches into the common iliac arteries
what is the abdominal aorta
identify the ridge where the linea aspera splits posteriorly at the distal femur
what is the supracondylar line