Hip Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
Hip muscles
A
Actions: movements in the demure and hip joint
Lateral external rotation
(Some) Originate in the pelvis
Attach on the pelvis or femur
2
Q
Gluteus Maximus
A
Actions: extends hip
Actions: Laterally rotates hip
Actions: abducts femur
3
Q
Piriformis
A
Actions: laterally Rotates femur
Actions: abducts femur
4
Q
Quadratus Femoris
A
Actions: Laterally Rotates femur
5
Q
Gluteus Medius
A
Actions: abducts hip
Actions: Medially Rotates femur
6
Q
Gluteus Minimus
A
Actions: Abducts femur
Actions: Medially Rotates femur
7
Q
Tensor Fascia Lara (TFL)
A
*affects more than just the hip joint
Action: flexes hip
Action: Medially Rotates femur
Action: abducts femur
Action: laterally rotates KNEE
8
Q
Iliopsoas
A
Hip flexors
Two muscles: iliacus and psoas major
Action: flex the femur
