Overview Here, you will find the basic anatomy and Physiology of the biceps femoris muscle. The biceps femoris is a two-headed muscle on the lateral thigh. It belongs to the hamstring group. Origin Insertion Function Nerve Involvement in Exercise There are a multitude of studies about hamstring function, especially related to exercise. This meta-study is […]
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 functional anatomy of the vastus medialis is a bit more complicated than the other vasti muscles. It has two distinct sections; vastus medialis longus and vastus medialis obliquus. Origin Vastus Medialis Longus Vastus Medialis Obliquus Insertion Function Nerve Patella Femoral Syndrome became a more prevalent diagnosis, based on some studies in
Here you will find the anatomy of quadriceps muscles. This post includes links to more detailed anatomy of each muscle, trigger points, self-care, massage notes, and more. This post was created before all heads’ posts were completed. This allows a central place to find quadriceps info. The other posts will be finished shortly… Overview The
Overview of Anatomy The functional anatomy of the vastus lateralis is largely uncomplicated. However, it has frequent and subtle variations. The fascia lata thickens and forms the iliotibial tract, along the lateral aspect of the vastus lateralis. Origin Insertion Function Nerve The vastus lateralis is the largest and strongest quadriceps muscle. Primarily, it extends the
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
Fascia Lata The fascia lata is the deep fascia that wraps the outer thigh. This thick fascial envelope attaches superiorly to the crest of the Ilium and inguinal ligament. The fascia continues onto the pubic rami, ischial tuberosity, sacrotuberous ligament, coccyx, and sacrum. Distally, it thickens as it attaches to the proximal tibia. It offers
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