HTHSCI 1H06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Gracilis Muscle, Popliteal Fossa, Synovial Membrane

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HTHSCI 1H06
• Professor: Alexander Ball

Document Summary

Tensor fascia lata and gluteus maximus inserts into the iliotibial tract of super cial fascia. Sartorius muscle - exion of the hip. Coursing obliquely from lateral to medial over the surface of the thigh. When it contracts you get exion of the hip and external rotation. Guides the quadriceps tendon in order to give a smooth proper knee extension. Innervated by the tibial branch of the sciatic nerve. Iliofemoral, pubofeoral, ischiofemoral all work together to stabilize the joint. Attached to the head of the femur. On the inside, rather than the other ligaments that are attached on the outside of the femur. Branches from femoral artery are entering in distal to the joint capsule. Ee the knee - enter into the bone and supplying the femoral head. Synovial membrane lining interior of the joint capsule - sometimes continuous with bursa. Collateral ligaments prevent the knee from moving side to side.