Movement of the Hip and What Muscles are Involved

Question 1

What Muscles Cause Flexion

Answer 1

Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris Assisting Tensor Fascia Latae, Gluteus Medius and Minimus, Sartorius

Question 2

What Muscles Cause Extension

Answer 2

Gluteus Maximus, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris, Assisting Gluteus Medius (Hamstrings and Glutes)

Question 3

What Muscles Cause Abduction

Answer 3

Gluteus Maximus Medius and Minimus, Assisting Tensor Fascia Latae, Piriformis, Sartorius

Question 4

What Muscles Cause Adduction

Answer 4

Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis

Question 5

What Muscles Cause Internal Rotation

Answer 5

Tensor Fascia Latae, Gluteus Medius and Minimus, Assisting Adduction Brevis, Longus & Magnus, Gracilis

Question 6

What Muscles Cause External Rotation

Answer 6

Gluteus Maximus and Medius, Piriformis, Assisting Iliopsoas, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris, Sartorius

Question 7

Anterior Tilt

Answer 7

Extension of Spine, Flexion of Hip

Question 8

Posterior Tilt

Answer 8

Flexion to Spine, Extension of Hip

Question 9

Lateral Tilt

Answer 9

Spine Lateral Tilt to supported side, Hip adduction, weight bearing side abduction non weight bearing side

Question 10

Rotation

Answer 10

Spine Rotates to opposite side, Hip Internal rotation with forward rotation External rotation with backward rotation