Hip Muscles and Movement Functions/Exercises Flashcards
1
Q
Psoas major
A
Flexes thigh (hip)/Knee raise
2
Q
Illiacus
A
Flexes and medially rotates thigh (hip)/Diagonal knee raise
3
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
Extends, adducts, and laterally rotates thigh/Squat
4
Q
Gluteus medius
A
Abducts and medially rotates thigh/Lateral squat
5
Q
Gluteus minimus
A
Abducts and medially rotates thigh/Lateral squat
6
Q
Tensor fascia latae
A
Abducts and medially rotates thigh/Supine leg abduction
7
Q
Piriformis
A
Laterally rotates and abducts thigh/Rotational step outs
8
Q
Quadratus femoris
A
Laterally rotates and abducts thigh/Rotational step outs
