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== Description   ==
== Introduction   ==
[[Image:Musculus_psoas_minor.png|psoas minor|alt=|right|frameless]]Psoas Minor&nbsp;is a thin paired muscle of the posterior abdominopelvic region, placed in front of the [[Psoas_Major|Psoas major]].<ref name="p1">Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea &amp; Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.</ref> The psoas minor muscle origininates from the last [[Thoracic Vertebrae|thoracic vertebra]] and the first [[Lumbar Vertebrae|lumbar]]; it is present in 60% to 65% of the population. Distally, it converges with the [[iliacus]] fascia and the psoas major tendon to insert on the iliopectineal eminence (for 90% of the population).
The psoas minor is a thin muscle in the posterior abdominopelvic region located in front of the [[Psoas_Major|psoas major]].<ref name="p1">Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea &amp; Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.</ref> It functions as part of the iliopsoas muscle complex, along with the psoas major and iliacus muscles.  It is essential for correct standing or sitting [[Lumbar Examination|lumbar posture]], [[Hip Anatomy|hip joint]], and during [[Walking - Muscles Used|walking]] and [[Running Biomechanics|running]].<ref>Bordoni B, Varacallo M. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531508/ Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Iliopsoas Muscle.] StatPearls [Internet]. 2021 Jul 21. Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531508/ (accessed 16.1.2022)</ref> It is only found in 40-60% of individuals and its function is considered to be extremely subtle.<ref name=":0">Guerra DR, Reis FP, de Andrade Bastos A, Brito JC, dos Santos Silva JR, Aragão AJ, GUERRA D, REIS F, BASTOS A, BRITO C, SILVA R. Anatomical study on the psoas minor muscle in human fetuses. Int J Morphol. 2012 Mar 1;30(1):136-9.</ref> There is limited research on the psoas minor muscle since its presence can vary between individuals.
== Anatomy  ==
[[Image:Musculus_psoas_minor.png|psoas minor|alt=|right|frameless]]'''Origin'''


The major and minor psoas muscles and the [[iliacus]] muscle make up the iliopsoas musculotendinous unit. Commonly called iliopsoas muscle. This complex muscle system can function as a unit or intervene as separate muscles. It is essential for correct standing or sitting [[Lumbar Examination|lumbar posture]], [[Hip Anatomy|hip joint]], and during [[Walking - Muscles Used|walking]] and [[Running Biomechanics|running]]<ref>Bordoni B, Varacallo M. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531508/ Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Iliopsoas Muscle.] StatPearls [Internet]. 2021 Jul 21. Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531508/ (accessed 16.1.2022)</ref>.
The psoas minor muscle originates along the lateral aspect of the vertebral body of the 12th thoracic vertebrae and the 1st lumbar vertebrae, and the intervertebral disc between those two vertebrae. There are two psoas minors, if present, one on each side of the spine.


Image 1: R Psoas Minor - Highlighted in red
'''Insertion'''


== Anatomy ==
Distally, the psoas minor muscle blends with the iliopsoas fascia.<ref name=":0" />Various studies have concluded where the psoas minor inserts, such as pectin pubis, iliopubic eminence, arcuate line, pectineal line or iliopubic ramus.<ref>Pavlovsky E, Vinson J, Reynolds A, Lesciotto KM. Psoas Minor: Major Confusion. The FASEB Journal. 2022 May;36.</ref>
* '''Origin:''' Lateral aspect of vertebral body of 12th thoracic and 1st lumbar vertebrae<ref name="p2">http://www.anatomyexpert.com/app/structure/5312/</ref>
* '''Insertion''': Pectineal line of pubis<ref name="p2" />
* '''Nerve Supply''': Small branch from the initial part of the lumbar ventral ramus(L1)<ref name="p2" />
* '''Blood Supply''': Lumbar arteries, lumbar branch of the iliolumbar artery.<ref name="p2" />
== Action  ==


Assists with flexion of the lumbar vertebral column
'''Nerve Supply'''
<ref name="p2" />
 
Innervation of the psoas minor comes from the ventral ramus of the L1 spinal nerve.<ref>Agichani S, Sontakke Y, Joshi SS, Joshi SD. Morphology of psoas minor muscle‐reviewed. J Evolution Med Dent Sci. 2013 Aug 5;2:5867-9.</ref>
 
'''Blood'''
 
Its main blood supply comes from the lumbar branch of the iliolumbar artery. The common iliac artery sends thin branches of blood supply to the psoas minor.
 
== Function ==
Along with the iliacus and psoas major, the psoas minor muscle functions to flex the hip. It also assists with flexion of the lumbar vertebral column.


== Physiotherapy ==
== Physiotherapy ==
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Athletic injuries to the hip flexors (including psaos minor) have been described in populations across all levels of competitive sports. Estimates of hip flexor pathology ranges from 5% of injuries all the way to 28% of injuries among high-risk sport-specific groups. Although most of these injuries are successfully treated with conservative management, and high rates of return to play are observed, significant rehabilitation time can be involved. Poor [[posture]], general [[Overuse Injuries in Sport|overuse]], and sometimes [[arthritis]] can also cause pain in the hip flexors.<ref>Physiopedia [[Hip Flexors]] Available:[[Hip Flexors]] (accessed 16.1.2022)</ref>
Athletic injuries to the hip flexors (including psaos minor) have been described in populations across all levels of competitive sports. Estimates of hip flexor pathology ranges from 5% of injuries all the way to 28% of injuries among high-risk sport-specific groups. Although most of these injuries are successfully treated with conservative management, and high rates of return to play are observed, significant rehabilitation time can be involved. Poor [[posture]], general [[Overuse Injuries in Sport|overuse]], and sometimes [[arthritis]] can also cause pain in the hip flexors.<ref>Physiopedia [[Hip Flexors]] Available:[[Hip Flexors]] (accessed 16.1.2022)</ref>
'''Image 2:''' Baseball is a sport in which hip flexor injuries can occur.
See
* [[Hip Flexors]]
* [[Iliopsoas Bursitis]]
* '''[[Iliopsoas Tendinopathy|iliopsoas tendinopathy]]'''


== References ==
== References ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

The psoas minor is a thin muscle in the posterior abdominopelvic region located in front of the psoas major.[1] It functions as part of the iliopsoas muscle complex, along with the psoas major and iliacus muscles. It is essential for correct standing or sitting lumbar posture, hip joint, and during walking and running.[2] It is only found in 40-60% of individuals and its function is considered to be extremely subtle.[3] There is limited research on the psoas minor muscle since its presence can vary between individuals.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

Origin

The psoas minor muscle originates along the lateral aspect of the vertebral body of the 12th thoracic vertebrae and the 1st lumbar vertebrae, and the intervertebral disc between those two vertebrae. There are two psoas minors, if present, one on each side of the spine.

Insertion

Distally, the psoas minor muscle blends with the iliopsoas fascia.[3]Various studies have concluded where the psoas minor inserts, such as pectin pubis, iliopubic eminence, arcuate line, pectineal line or iliopubic ramus.[4]

Nerve Supply

Innervation of the psoas minor comes from the ventral ramus of the L1 spinal nerve.[5]

Blood

Its main blood supply comes from the lumbar branch of the iliolumbar artery. The common iliac artery sends thin branches of blood supply to the psoas minor.

Function[edit | edit source]

Along with the iliacus and psoas major, the psoas minor muscle functions to flex the hip. It also assists with flexion of the lumbar vertebral column.

Physiotherapy[edit | edit source]

Baseball.jpeg

Athletic injuries to the hip flexors (including psaos minor) have been described in populations across all levels of competitive sports. Estimates of hip flexor pathology ranges from 5% of injuries all the way to 28% of injuries among high-risk sport-specific groups. Although most of these injuries are successfully treated with conservative management, and high rates of return to play are observed, significant rehabilitation time can be involved. Poor posture, general overuse, and sometimes arthritis can also cause pain in the hip flexors.[6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Gray, Henry. Anatomy of the Human Body. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918; Bartleby.com, 2000. www.bartleby.com/107/.
  2. Bordoni B, Varacallo M. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Iliopsoas Muscle. StatPearls [Internet]. 2021 Jul 21. Available:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531508/ (accessed 16.1.2022)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Guerra DR, Reis FP, de Andrade Bastos A, Brito JC, dos Santos Silva JR, Aragão AJ, GUERRA D, REIS F, BASTOS A, BRITO C, SILVA R. Anatomical study on the psoas minor muscle in human fetuses. Int J Morphol. 2012 Mar 1;30(1):136-9.
  4. Pavlovsky E, Vinson J, Reynolds A, Lesciotto KM. Psoas Minor: Major Confusion. The FASEB Journal. 2022 May;36.
  5. Agichani S, Sontakke Y, Joshi SS, Joshi SD. Morphology of psoas minor muscle‐reviewed. J Evolution Med Dent Sci. 2013 Aug 5;2:5867-9.
  6. Physiopedia Hip Flexors Available:Hip Flexors (accessed 16.1.2022)

[1]

  1. Anderson CN. Iliopsoas: pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinics in sports medicine 2016;35(3):419-33. Micheo W. Musculoskeletal, Sports and Occupational Medicine. Demos Medical Publishing; 2010 Dec 21.