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Quadratus Lumborum

origin: iliolumbar ligament, posterior part of the iliac crest; insertion: inferior border of the first rib and transverse process of the upper 4 lumbar vertebrae; action: pure lateral flexion of lumbar vertebral column; helps action of the diaphram in inspiration; nerve supply: Lumbar Plexus, T12, L1, L2, L3

Quadratus Plantae

      – See: Plantar Muscles of the Foot   Origin: 2 heads, the medial surface and the lateral border of the inferior surfaces of the calcaneus;   Insertion: fuses with the tendon of the flexor digitorum longus;   Action: flexes the 2nd to 5th toes;   Nerve Supply: Lateral plantar,  S1, S2; (See … Read more

Psoas Muscle

– Anatomy:       – origin: anterior surface of transverse process, lateral border of vertebral bodies and corresponding                intervertebral discs of T12-L5;        – at the 3 o’clock position, the iliopsoas is composed of 45% tendon and 55% muscle;       – tendon is located directly anterior to the anterior superior capsulolabral complex at the 2-3 … Read more

Pronator Quadratus

origin: distal 1/4 of the volar (ant) surface of the ulna; insertion: distal 1/4 of the volar surface of the radius; action: pronates the forearm; nerve supply:   Median ,   C7 ,   C8 ,   T1 ; synergists:   Pronator Teres  Stabilization of the distal ulna by transfer of the pronator quadratus origin.

Profunda Brachi Artery

– Discussion:     – first major branch of the brachial artery is the profunda brachii;     – arises from the brachial artery high in the arm, about level w/ lower edge of the latissimus dorsi tendon (18-25 cm above the medial             epicondyle);     – leaves brachial artery to pass posteriorly company w/ … Read more