Muscles acting on the Hip and Knee Flashcards
1
Q
Action of Iliopsoas Group
Psoas Major
Iliacus
A
Flexion of Hip
2
Q
Action of Gluteus Maximus
A
Extension & Lateral Rotation of Hip
3
Q
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
A
Abduction of Hip
4
Q
Origin of Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)
A
iliac crest
5
Q
Insertion of Tensor Fascia Latae
A
IT (iliotibial) Band
6
Q
Action of Tensor Fascia Latae
A
Stabilizes Knee
7
Q
Origin of Piriformis
A
Sacrum
8
Q
Insertion of Piriformis
A
Femur
9
Q
Action of Piriformis
A
Abduction and Lateral Rotation of Hip
10
Q
Action of Quadratus Femoris
A
Lateral Rotation of Hip
11
Q
Origin of Pectineus
A
Pubis
12
Q
Insertion of Pectineus
A
Femur
13
Q
Action of Pectineus
A
Flexion & Adduction of Hip
14
Q
Origin of Adductor Magnus
A
Pubis
15
Q
Insertion of Adductor Magnus
A
Linea Aspera
16
Q
Action of Adductor Magnus
A
Adduction of Hip