Hip flexors
Overview Gracilis is a long, thin muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh. Origin Insertion Function Nerve Gracilis is a weaker adductor. Consequently, sudden overload commonly injures this muscle. Typically, this involves groin pulls and adductor problems related to sports and accidental injury. Studies like this show that variations typically involve the arrangement of […]
Overview The functional anatomy of the sartorius muscle is complicated and often argued. The muscle is used when adopting a cross-legged position associated with a tailor’s sewing posture. Consequently, its name comes from the Latin sartor, meaning ‘tailor.’ Notably, it is the longest muscle in the body. Origin Insertion Function Nerve In discussions of sartorius’ anatomy
Overview of Anatomy The rectus femoris is a superficial muscle on the anterior thigh. However, the functional anatomy of the rectus femoris can be more complex than expected. It is part of the quadriceps group. Notably, unlike the other quadriceps muscle, it attaches above the hip joint. Origin Insertion Function Nerve Rectus Femoris Anatomy Evolution
Brief Overview The Tensor fascia lata is a small fusiform muscle that, with some variance, tapers at the ends. Origin – the anterior lip of the crest of the ilium Insertion – lateral, condyle of the tibia via the IT band Function – stabilizes the hip and knee, weak hip flexor and medial rotator Detailed
Overview The anatomy of the iliacus is the simplest of the hip flexors. Origin Insertion Function Innervation Iliacus is the most direct and straightforward hip flexor connecting the coxal bone to the femur as it passes over the hip joint. It is part of the iliopsoas complex or deep abdominals. It is a flat triangular
Here you will find the anatomy of the psoas major. It fits into a larger group of muscles, the iliopsoas complex. There is a grid of related posts at the end of this post. Overview The anatomy of psoas major is complex, and its functions are fodder for endless bodywork discussions. Origin Psoas major originates
