Deep Anterior Hip Muscles

Question 1

The _____ is a deep hip flexor tying the pelvis to the femur from the inside of the body

Answer 1

Iliacus

Question 2

____ ____ is a complex muscle covering multiple joints. It connects the torso to the legs and plays a role in posture and stability of the lumbar spine

Answer 2

Psoas major

Question 3

___ ____ is a small muscle connecting the thoracolumbar junction to the front of the pelvis. It is missing in 50-60% of the population

Answer 3

Psoas minor

Question 4

What deep anterior hip muscles are involved in flexion

Answer 4

Iliopsoas

Question 5

What deep anterior hip muscles are involved in adduction

Answer 5

The iliopsoas

Question 6

What deep anterior hip muscles are involved in lateral rotation

Answer 6

The iliopsoas

Question 7

What deep anterior hip muscles are involved in anterior pelvic tilt/lumbar lordosis

Answer 7

The iliopsoas

Question 8

What deep anterior hip muscles are involved in posterior pelvic tilt

Answer 8

The psoas minor