Hip Musculature

Question 1

Answer 1

Adductor Longus

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion, and internal rotation

Question 2

Answer 2

Adductor Magnus—Anterior Fibers

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion, and internal rotation

Question 3

Answer 3

Adductor Magnus—Posterior Fibers

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip adduction, extension, and external rotation

Question 4

Answer 4

Adductor Brevis

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion, and internal rotation

Question 5

Answer 5

Gracilis

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion, and internal rotation

Assists in tibial internal rotation

Question 6

Answer 6

Gluteus Medius

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip abduction and internal rotation(anterior fibers)

Concentrically accelerates hip abduction and external rotation(posterior fibers)

Question 7

Answer 7

Gluteus Maximus

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip extension and external rotation

Question 8

Answer 8

Tensor Fascia Latae (Including the Iliotibial Band) (IT band)

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation

Question 9

Answer 9

Sartorius

Isolated function: concentrically accelerates hip flexion, external rotation, and abduction

Concentrically accelerates knee flexion and internal rotation