Action hip muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Abductors
A
Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus
2
Q
Adductors
A
Adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis
3
Q
Extensors
A
Gluteus maximus
Hamstrings: Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, long head of biceps femoris
4
Q
Flexors
A
Ilipsoas (iliacus and psoas), rectus femoris, tensor fascia lata, pectineus, sartorius
5
Q
Internal rotation
A
Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia lata
6
Q
External rotation
A
Iliopsoas, gluteus maximus, piriformis, obturator internus, obturator externus