Muscles of the Lower Limb

Muscles of Gluteal region Gluteus Maximus Muscle           This is the largest and superficial muscle of the body mainly responsible for the prominence of Gluteal region. Origin:           Outer surface of ileum behind the posterior Gluteal line, coccyx and sacrum Insertion:           Ileotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity Innervation:           Inferior Gluteal nerve Function:          ...

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Joints of the Lower Limb

Hip Joint           It is synovial ball and socket variety of joint. It is formed by the articulation of head of femur with the acetabulum of hip bone. The following are the characteristics of hip joint. Articular Capsule           Superiorly it attaches to the acetabular rim(edge) and then encircle the hip joint in the form of circular fibers upto the neck of the femur. Ileofemoral Ligament           It is consist of longitudinal fibres which start from the anterior inferior iliac spine and extend...

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Muscles of the Upper Limb

Muscles connecting Upper Limb to the Thorax Pectoralis Major Muscle             Origin: It originates from the medial third of the clavicle, sternum and upper six costal cartilages.              Insertion: It inserts at the lateral lip of bicipital groove of the humerus.              Function: Abduction and medial rotation of the arm.              Nerve Supply: Medial and Lateral pectoral Nerves from Brachial Plexus Pectoralis...

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