Muscles of the Hip Flashcards
(Hip) Sagittal Plane Movements
-Flexion = 0°- 130°
-Extension = 0° - 30°
(Hip) Frontal Plane Movements
-Abduction = 0°- 35°
-Adduction = 0°- 30°
(Hip) Transverse Plane Movements
-Internal Rotation = 0°- 45°
-External Rotation = 0°- 50°
Psoas Major and Psoas Minor
(Illipsoas)
Hip Flexion
Iliacus
(Illipsoas)
Hip Flexion
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Tenses the fasciae latae and assists in flexion, abduction, and medial rotation
Gluteus Maximus
Extension and lateral rotation
Gluteus Medius
Abduction and medial rotation
Gluteus Minimus
Abduction and medial rotation
Piriformis
Lateral rotation and assists with extension and abduction
Superior Gemellus
Lateral rotation
Inferior Gemellus
Lateral rotation
Obturator Internus
Lateral Rotation
Obturator Externus
Lateral Rotation
Quadratus Femoris
Lateral Rotation