Muscle and isolated function of the Hip Musculatrue

Question 1

Adductor Longus

Answer 1

concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation

Question 2

Adductor Magnus (anterior fibers)

Answer 2

Concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation

Question 3

Adductor Magnus (posterior fibers)

Answer 3

concentrically accelerates hip adduction, extension and external rotation

Question 4

Adductor Brevis

Answer 4

Concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation

Question 5

Gracilis

Answer 5

Concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation
Assists in tibial internal rotation

Question 6

Pectineus

Answer 6

Concentrically accelerates hip adduction, flexion and internal rotation

Question 7

Gluteus Medius

Answer 7

Concentrically accelerates hip abduction and internal rotation (anterior fibers) and external rotation (posterior fibers)

Question 8

Gluteus Minimus

Answer 8

Concentrically accelerates hip abduction and internal rotation

Question 9

Gluteus Maximus

Answer 9

Concentrically accelerates hip extension and external rotation

Question 10

Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) including the Iliotibial band

Answer 10

Concentrically accelerates hip flexion, abduction and internal rotation

Question 11

Psoas

Answer 11

Concentrically accelerates hip flexion and external rotation

Concentrically extends and rotates lumbar spine

Question 12

Iliacus

Answer 12

Concentrically accelerates hip flexion and external rotation

Question 13

Saratorius

Answer 13

Concentrically accelerates hip flexion, external rotation, and abduction
Concentrically accelerates knee flexion and internal rotation

Question 14

Piriformis

Answer 14

Concentrically accelerates hip external rotation, abduction and extension