muscles that move the thigh Flashcards
1
Q
A
gluteus maximus
2
Q
A
gluteus medius
deep to gluteus maximus
3
Q
A
tensor fascia latae
4
Q
A
adductor longus
5
Q
A
adductor brevis
deep to adductor longus
6
Q
A
adductor magnus
deep to adductor longus
7
Q
A
gracilis
same layer as adductor longus
8
Q
A
gracilis
same layer as adductor longus
9
Q
A
iliopsoas
10
Q
A
iliacus of iliopsoas
11
Q
A
psoas major of iliopsoas
12
Q
A
pectineus
deep to sartorius
13
Q
A
sartorius
14
Q
iliacus
A
flexes thigh at hip
iliac crest; sacrum
femur
15
Q
psoas major
A
flexes thigh at hip
t12-l5 vertebrae; lumbar vertebrae
femur
