hip osteology

Question 1

what are the 8 bones/structures in the pelvic girdle

Answer 1

sacrum, ilium, iliac fossa, coccyx, acetabulum, superior pubic ramus, ischium, pubic symphysis

Question 2

primary hip flexors

Answer 2

psoas, iliacus

Question 3

primary hip extenders

Answer 3

gluteus maximus

Question 4

primary hip abductor

Answer 4

gluteus medius

Question 5

primary hip adductor

Answer 5

adductor longus

Question 6

primary hip internal rotator

Answer 6

gluteus medius (anterior), gluteus minimus, TFL

Question 7

primary hip external rotators

Answer 7

gluteus maximus, piriformis, short external rotators,