Muscle Actions: Hip & Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
Iliopsoas
A
*Flexion (hip)
2
Q
Gluteus Maximus
A
*Abduction
*Extension
*Lateral Rotation
3
Q
Gluteus Medius
A
*Abduction
*Medial Rotation
4
Q
Gluteus Minimus
A
*Abduction
*Medial Rotation
5
Q
Lateral Rotators
A
*Lateral Rotation
6
Q
Pectineus
A
*Adduction
*Flexion
7
Q
Adductor Brevis
A
*Adduction
*Flexion
8
Q
Adductor Longus
A
*Adduction
*Flexion
9
Q
Adductor Magnus
A
*Adduction
*Extension (Hip)
10
Q
Gracilis
A
*Flexion
*Adduction
11
Q
Sartorius
A
*Flexion
*Abduction
12
Q
Tensor Fasciae Latae
A
*Flexion
*Abduction