Hip and Thigh Flashcards
Flexes hip
Iliopsoas
Extends hip; abducts and laterally rotates thigh
Gluteus maximus
Abducts and medially rotates thigh
Gluteus medius and Gluteus minimus
Flexes hip; abducts and medially rotates thigh
Tensor fascia latae
Abducts and laterally rotates thigh
Superior and Inferior Gemellus; Piriformis
Laterally rotates thigh
Externus and Internus Obturator
Extends knee; laterally rotates thigh
Quadratus femoris
Flexes hip and knee
Sartorius
Adducts and laterally rotates thigh
Adductor brevis, longus, and magnus
Adducts thigh; flexes knee
Gracilis
Adducts thigh; flexes hip
Pectineus
Flexes knee; extends hip; laterally rotates leg
Biceps femoris
Flexes knee; extends hip; medially rotates leg
Semimembranosus and Semitendinosus