Physiotherapy Anatomy 1 - Muscle Actions and Attachments

Flashcards covering key muscles of the gluteal region and thigh, their attachments, actions, and relevant anatomical features.

The proximal attachments of the gluteus maximus include the __ of the ilium and the posterior surface of the sacrum.

gluteal surface

The main actions of the gluteus medius are __ of the hip and medial/internal rotation of the hip.

abduction

The iliotibial tract is attached to the __ of the femur by the tensor fascia lata.

lateral tibial condyle

The function of the piriformis includes __ of the hip.

lateral/external rotation

The proximal attachment of the psoas major includes the bodies and intervening intervertebral discs of __.

T12 - L4

The actions of the sartorius muscle include __ of the hip and flexion of the knee.

flexion

The quadriceps femoris group assists in the __ of the knee joint.

extension

The adductor longus primarily facilitates __ of the hip during its actions.

adduction

The distal attachment of the biceps femoris long head is the __ of the fibula.

head

The semimembranosus muscle has its proximal attachment on the __ surface of the medial tibial condyle.

posteromedial