Hip Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Flexes thigh (hip)
A
Psoas major
2
Q
Flexes, medially rotates hip
A
Iliacus
3
Q
Extends, abducts, laterally rotates thigh
A
Gluteus maximus
4
Q
Abducts, medially rotates thigh
A
Gluteus medius & minimus
Tensor fascia latae
5
Q
Laterally rotates, abducts thigh
A
Piriformis, quadratus femoris
6
Q
Hip Muscles
A
Psoas major
Iliacus
Glutes max, Med, min
Tensor fascia latae
Piriformis
Quadratus femoris