Flexors of the Hip Joint

Question 1

Pectineus

Answer 1

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Superior Ramus of Pubis
Inferior/Distal: Pectineal Line of Femur

Action:

Adducts and Flexes Thigh & Assists Medial Rotation

Question 2

Psoas Major

Answer 2

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Sides T12-L5 Vertebra
Inferior/Distal: Lesser Trochanter of Femur

Action:

Act Conjointly in Flexing Hip Joint and Stabilising the Joint

Question 3

Psoas Minor

Answer 3

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Sides T12-L1 Vertebra
Inferior/Distal: Pectineal Line & Iliopectineal Eminence

Action:

Act Conjointly in Flexing Hip Joint and Stabilising the Joint

Question 4

Iliacus

Answer 4

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: Iliac Crest & Iliac Fossa & Ala of Sacrum
Inferior/Distal: Tendon of Psoas Major & Lesser Trochanter

Action:

Act Conjointly in Flexing Hip Joint and Stabilising the Joint

Question 5

Sartorius

Answer 5

Attachments:

Superior/Proximal: ASIS & Notch Inferior to it
Inferior/Distal: Superior Medial Tibia

Action:

Flexes and Abducts and Laterally Rotates Hip Joint & Flexes Knee Joint