Hip and Groin

Question 1

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 1

Origin: Crest of ilium, sacrum and coccyx

Insertion: Greater trochanter & IT tract

Function: Extends and external rotation of hip

Question 2

Gluteus Medius

Answer 2

Origin: Surface of ilium

Insertion: Greater trochanter

Function: Abducts and internal rotation of hip

Question 3

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 3

Origin: Surface of ilium

Insertion: Greater trochanter

Function: Abducts and internal rotation of hip

Question 4

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 4

Origin: Iliac crest

Insertion: IT tract

Function: Flexes, abducts, medially rotates the thigh

Question 5

Sartorius

Answer 5

Origin: Anterior superior iliac spine

Insertion: Medial surface of tibia

Function: Flexion and lateral rotation of hip and flexes the knee

Question 6

Iliopsoas

Answer 6

Origin: Inner surface of ilium & lumbar vertebrae

Insertion: Lesser trochanter

Function: Hip/trunk flexion

Question 7

Adductor Longus

Answer 7

Origin: Pubis

Insertion: Linea aspera

Function: Adducts hip

Question 8

Adductor Magnus

Answer 8

Origin: Pubis & ischial tuberosity

Insertion: Linea aspera and adductor tubercle

Function: Adducts and extends hip

Question 9

Adductor Brevis

Answer 9

Origin: Pubis

Insertion: Linea aspera and pectineal line

Function: Adducts and flexes hip

Question 10

Pectineus

Answer 10

Origin: Pubis

Insertion: Lesser trochanter & linea aspera

Function: Adducts & flexes hip

Question 11

Gracilis

Answer 11

Origin: Pubis

Insertion: Medial tibial condyle

Function: Adducts hip, flexes knee