Muscles of Hip joint Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
O - sacrum and ilium
I - proximal femur (greater tuberosity)
A - extends hip
2
Q
Gluteus medius
A
O - ilium
I - proximal femur
A - abduct thigh, steadies pelvis
3
Q
Gluteus minimus
A
O - external surface of ilium b/n anterior and inferior gluteal lines
I - greater trochanter of femur
A - abduction of femur, medial and internal rotation, depression of pelvis
4
Q
Iliopsoas
A
O - ilium and lumbar vertebra
I - lesser trochanter of femur
A - hip and trunk flexion
5
Q
Adductor longus
A
O - pubis and ischium
I - femur
A - hip adduction and extension
6
Q
Adductor magnus
A
O - pubis
I - femur
A - hip adduction
7
Q
Adductor brevis
A
O - body and inferior pubic ramus
I - Linea aspera above adductor longus
A - adducts, flexes, medially rotates thigh
