Hip Muscles Attachments, Actions, Innervations Flashcards
Psoas Major
Attachments
1) lateral aspect bodies of T12-L5,
transverse processes of L1-L5 and
intervertebral discs
2) lesser trochanter
Psoas Major
Actions
flexion of hip
Psoas Major
Innervation
ventral rami of L1, L2, L3
L1 & L2 are main suppliers
Iliacus Muscle
Attachments
1) Iliac Crest,
Iliac fossa,
ala of sacrum
anterior sacroiliac ligaments
2) lesser trochanter
Iliacus
Actions
- hip flexion, stabilisation of hip joint
* iliopsoas is active in quiet standing (resists hyperextension when standing)
Iliacus
Innervation
femoral nerve
L2, L3
(L2 main supplier)
Psoas Minor
Attachment
1) Lateral aspect bodies of T12-L1
and intervertebral disc
2). pecten and iliopubic
eminence
Psoas Minor
Action
Stabilisation of the thigh at the hip
Psoas Minor
Innervation
Ventral Rami of L1 and L2
What percentage of people don’t have a Psoas Minor?
40%
Gluteus Maximus
Attachments
1) Posterior ilium,
dorsal surface of sacrum and
coccyx,
sacrotuberous ligament
2) gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract (lateral condyle of tibia)
Gluteus Maximus
Action
Extension and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip
Gluteus Maximus
Innervation
Inferior Gluteal Nerve
L5, S1, S2 (S1 & S2 main suppliers)
Gluteus Medius
Attachment
1) External iliac surface between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
2) lateral surface of greater trochanter
Gluteus Medius
Action
Abduct and medially rotates thigh
maintains stability of pelvis during gait
Gluteus Medius
Innervation
Superior gluteal nerve
L5, S1 (L5 main supplier)