Psoas major muscle |
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The psoas major and nearby muscles |
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Horizontal disposition of the peritoneum in the lower part of the abdomen. (Psoas major labeled at bottom left.) |
Latin |
Musculus psoas major |
Gray's |
subject #127 467 |
Origin |
Transverse processes of T12-L5 and the lateral aspects of the discs between them |
Insertion |
In the lesser trochanter of the femur |
Artery |
lumbar branch of iliolumbar artery |
Nerve |
Lumbar plexus via anterior branches of L1-L3 nerves |
Actions |
Flexes and rotates laterally thigh |
Antagonist |
Gluteus maximus |
MeSH |
Psoas+Muscles |
The psoas major (/ˈsoʊ.əz/) is a long fusiform muscle located on the side of the lumbar region of the vertebral column and brim of the lesser pelvis. It joins the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas. In less than 50 percent of human subjects,[1] the psoas major is accompanied by the psoas minor. In mice, it is mostly a fast-twitching, type II muscle,[2] while in human it combines slow and fast-twitching fibers.[3]
Contents
- 1 Location
- 1.1 Origin
- 1.2 Insertion
- 1.3 Innervation
- 2 Function
- 3 See also
- 4 Notes
- 5 References
- 6 Additional images
- 7 External links
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Location
Origin
The psoas major is divided into a superficial and deep part. The deep part originates from the transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae I-V. The superficial part originates from the lateral surfaces of the last thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebrae I-IV, and from neighboring invertebral discs. The lumbar plexus lies between the two layers.[1]
Insertion
Joined by the iliacus, psoas major forms the iliopsoas which is surrounded by the iliac fascia. The iliopsoas runs across the iliopubic eminence through the muscular lacuna to its insertion on the lesser trochanter of the femur. The iliopectineal bursa separates the tendon from the iliopsoas muscle from the external surface of the hip joint capsule at the level of the iliopubic eminence.[4] The iliac subtendinous bursa lies between the lesser trochanter and the attachment of the iliopsoas.[1]
Innervation
Innervation of the psoas major is through the anterior rami of L1 to L4.
Function
As part of the iliopsoas, psoas major contributes to flexion and external rotation in the hip joint. On the lumbar spine, unilateral contraction bends the trunk laterally, while bilateral contraction raises the trunk from its supine position.[5]
It forms part of a group of muscles called the hip flexors, whose action is primarily to lift the upper leg towards the body when the body is fixed or to pull the body towards the leg when the leg is fixed.
For example, when doing a situp that brings the torso (including the lower back) away from the ground and towards the front of the leg, the hip flexors (including the iliopsoas) will flex the spine upon the pelvis.
Due to the frontal attachment on the vertebrae, rotation of the spine will stretch the psoas.
Tightness of the psoas can result in lower back pain by compressing the lumbar discs.[6]
See also
- Iliopsoas
- Iliacus
- Hip flexor
- Psoas minor muscle
- Iliopsoas tendinitis
- Tenderloin
Notes
- ^ a b c Platzer (2004), p 234
- ^ Nunes, MT; Bianco, AC; Migala, A; Agostini, B; Hasselbach, W (1985). "Thyroxine induced transformation in sarcoplasmic reticulum of rabbit soleus and psoas muscles". Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. Section C: Biosciences 40 (9–10): 726–34. PMID 2934902.
- ^ Arbanas, Juraj; Starcevic Klasan, Gordana; Nikolic, Marina; Jerkovic, Romana; Miljanovic, Ivo; Malnar, Daniela (2009). "Fibre type composition of the human psoas major muscle with regard to the level of its origin". Journal of Anatomy 215 (6): 636–41. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01155.x. PMID 19930517.
- ^ Bojsen-Møller, Finn; Simonsen, Erik B.; Tranum-Jensen, Jørgen (2001) (in Danish). Bevægeapparatets anatomi [Anatomy of the Locomotive Apparatus] (12th ed.). pp. 261-266. ISBN 978-87-628-0307-7.
- ^ Thieme Atlas of Anatomy (2006), p 422
- ^ Akuthota, et all(2008). p 40
References
- Platzer, Werner (2004). Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1: Locomotor System (5th ed.). Thieme. ISBN 3-13-533305-1.
- Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System. Thieme. 2006. ISBN 1-58890-419-9.
- Akuthota, Venu; Ferreiro, Andrea; Moore, Tamara; Fredericson, Michael (2008). "Core Stability Exercise Principles". Current Sports Medicine Reports (American College of Sports Medicine) 7 (1): 39–44. doi:10.1097/01.CSMR.0000308663.13278.69. PMID 18296944. http://www.pnfchi.com/fotos/literatura/1233836983.pdf. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
Additional images
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Right femur. Anterior surface.
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Diagram of a transverse section of the posterior abdominal wall, to show the disposition of the lumbodorsal fascia.
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The diaphragm. Under surface.
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Muscles of the iliac and anterior femoral regions.
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The arteries of the pelvis.
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The relations of the femoral and abdominal inguinal rings, seen from within the abdomen. Right side.
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The thoracic and right lymphatic ducts.
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The lumbar plexus and its branches.
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Nerves of the right lower extremity. Front view.
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Sacral plexus of the right side.
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Transverse section, showing the relations of the capsule of the kidney.
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External links
- -1261436848 at GPnotebook
- LUC psmj
- SUNY Labs 40:16-0101 - "Posterior Abdominal Wall: Muscles of the Posterior Abdominal Wall"
- SUNY Anatomy Image 8916
- Cross section at UV pelvis/pelvis-e12-2
- Psoas Stretches for Back Pain
- Psoas Muscles and Abdominal Exercises for Back Pain
This article incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy.
List of muscles of lower limbs (TA A04.7, GA 4.465)
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Iliac region
/ Iliopsoas |
psoas major/psoas minor · iliacus
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Buttocks |
gluteals: (maximus, medius, minimus) · tensor fasciae latae
lateral rotator group: quadratus femoris · inferior gemellus · obturator internus · superior gemellus · piriformis
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Thigh /
compartments |
Anterior
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sartorius · quadriceps (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis) · articularis genu
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Posterior/hamstring
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biceps femoris · semitendinosus · semimembranosus
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Medial
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pectineus · obturator externus · gracilis · adductor (longus, brevis, magnus, minimus)
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Fascia
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Femoral sheath (Femoral canal) · Femoral ring
Adductor canal · Adductor hiatus
fascia lata (Iliotibial tract, Lateral intermuscular septum of thigh, Medial intermuscular septum of thigh, Fascia cribrosa/Saphenous opening) · Muscular lacuna
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Leg/
Crus/
compartments |
Anterior
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tibialis anterior · extensor hallucis longus · extensor digitorum longus · fibularis tertius
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Posterior
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superficial · triceps surae (gastrocnemius, soleus, accessory soleus, Achilles tendon) · plantaris
deep · tarsal tunnel (flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior) · popliteus
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Lateral
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fibularis muscles (longus, brevis)
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Fascia
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Pes anserinus
crural fascia (Anterior crural intermuscular septum, Posterior crural intermuscular septum, Transverse intermuscular septum)
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Foot |
Dorsal
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extensor hallucis brevis · extensor digitorum brevis
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Plantar
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1st layer (abductor hallucis, flexor digitorum brevis, abductor digiti minimi) · 2nd layer (quadratus plantae, lumbrical muscle) · 3rd layer (flexor hallucis brevis, adductor hallucis, flexor digiti minimi brevis) · 4th layer (dorsal interossei, plantar interossei)
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Fascia
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Plantar fascia
retinacula (Fibular, Inferior extensor, Superior extensor, Flexor)
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anat (h/n, u, t/d, a/p, l)/phys/devp/hist
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noco (m, s, c)/cong (d)/tumr, sysi/epon, injr
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