Hip Muscles Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Hip Flexion
A
iliopsoas- Psoas Major(Strong) iliopsoas- iliacus(Strong) Quadriceps- Rectus Femoris(Strong) Sartorius Tensor Fasciae Latae Pectineus(Assist) Adductor Longus(Assist) Adductor Brevis(Assist) Adductor Magnus(Assist) Gluteus Medius(Anterior) Gluteus Minimus
2
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Hip Extension
A
Gluteus Maximus(Strong) Adductor Magnus(Posterior) Gluteus Medius(Posterior) Hamstrings- Biceps Femoris(Long head) Hamstrings: Semitendinosus Hamstrings: Semimembranosus
3
Q
Hip External(Lateral) Rotation
A
iliopsoas- Psoas Major iliopsoas- iliacus Sartorius Gluteus Medius(Posterior) Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings- Biceps Femoris(Long Head) Piriformis Gemellus Superior Gemellus Inferior Obturator Internus Obturator Externus Quadratus Femoris
4
Q
Hip Internal(Medial) Rotation
A
Tensor Fasciae Latae Gracilis Pectineus Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius(Anterior) Gluteus Minimus Hamstrings: Semitendinosus Hamstrings: Semimembranosus
5
Q
Hip Abduction
A
Sartorius Tensor Fasciae Latae Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Gluteus Maximus Piriformis(Flexed)
6
Q
Hip Adduction
A
Gracilis Pectineus Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus(Lower fibers)