The muscle iliopsoas (lumbar iliac muscle) is a two-part, approx. 4 cm thick, elongated muscle consisting of the large lumbar muscle and the iliac muscle. It is one of the most important muscles in our body. Approach, Origin, Innervation Approach: Small trochanter (Trochanter minor) Origin: 12th thoracic vertebra, 1st – 4th lumbar vertebra (Processus costarii) … Lumbar iliac muscle (Musculus iliopsoas)
Function The muscle iliopsaos acts as an antagonist of the abdominal muscles and buttock muscles and is the strong flexor in the hip joint. It is responsible for raising the upper body in the supine position (throw-in in soccer). The M. iliopsos is the most important muscle in running, walking and jumping, bringing the leg … Function | Lumbar iliac muscle (Musculus iliopsoas)
Definition Inflammation of the groin is an inflammation of the tendons that connect the muscles in the thigh or abdomen with the bone. In general, a distinction must be made between inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis) and inflammation of the tendon sheath (tendovaginitis). Athletes are often affected by the symptoms of tendon inflammation in the … Tendinitis in the groin
Diagnosis For the successful treatment of tendonitis in the groin, it is important to diagnose the disease as soon as possible. Complaints in the groin should therefore be clarified by a doctor at an early stage. The patient interview (anamnesis) as well as the physical examination are the first steps in making a diagnosis. Sometimes … Diagnosis | Tendinitis in the groin
How do I distinguish an inflammation of the tendon from a hernia? Both clinical pictures are different diseases with different symptoms, causes and therapies. Inflammation of tendons can occur in several places in the groin, depending on the inflamed tendon. Typical signs of inflammation such as movement pain, redness, overheating and painful swelling often occur. … How do I distinguish an inflammation of the tendon from a hernia? | Tendinitis in the groin
Latin: M. adductor longus To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The long femoral adductor follows the musculus pectineus in the superficial layer of the femoral adductor. Its shape resembles a long triangular plate. Its muscle fibers spread out fan-shaped downwards, outwards. Other adductors of the thigh: Comb muscle (M. pectineus) Short femoral … Long Thigh Puller
Definition The musculus psoas is a hip muscle and consists of the musculus psoas major and in half of the people also of the musculus psoas minor. Since the Musculus Psoas Major is attached to the Musculus Iliacus in its course, it is also often called Musculus Iliopsoas. The Musculus Psoas Major is one of … Musculus psoas
Pain in the psoas muscle The M. psoas forms together with the M. iliacus a functional unit, the M. iliopsoas. The function of the M. iliopsoas is the flexion of the hip, whereas the M. psoas is also responsible for the movement of the lumbar spine. If the muscle is overstressed, it can inflame itself … Pain in the psoas muscle | Musculus psoas
Latin: M. gracilis To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The slender muscle (Musculus gracilis) is the longest and narrowest muscle of the adductors in the hip joint. Of all the muscles, it also lies furthest towards the middle of the body. Other adductors of the thigh: Comb muscle (M. pectineus) Large thigh … Slimming muscle
Torso Musculature Autochthonous back muscles – Musculus erector spinae respiratory muscles abdominal muscles Iliac-rib muscle – Musculus iliocostalis Interspinous process muscles – Musculi interspinales Intertransverse process muscles – Musculi intertransversarii Rib elevator – Musculi levatores costarum Longest muscle – Musculus longissimus Much feathered muscle – Musculi multifidi Lower oblique head muscle – Musculus obliquus capitis … Torso Musculature | Overview of the musculature
Thigh Musculature Knee extensors = front muscle group Knee flexors = rear muscle group Adductors = inner muscle group Abductors = outer muscle group Quadriceps femori – Musculus quadriceps femori Tailor muscle – Musculus sartorius Bilateral thigh muscle – Musculus biceps femoris Semitendinous muscle – Musculus semitendinosus Semimembranous muscle – Musculus semimembranosus Comb muscle – … Thigh Musculature | Overview of the musculature
Foot Muscles Big toe spreader – Musculus abductor hallucis Short big toe flexor – Musculus flexor hallucis brevis Big toe leader – Musculus adductor hallucis Short toe flexor – Musculus flexor digitorum brevis Small toe counter – Musculus opponens digiti minimi Short small toe flexor – Musculus flexor digiti minimi brevis Small toe spreader – … Foot Muscles | Overview of the musculature
