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Hip Functions
Functions of the Hip and the muscles that do them
| Function | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Flexion | Tensor Fasciae Latae, Psoas Major, Iliacus, Pectineus, ADductor Longus, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius |
| Extension | Gluteus Maximus, ADductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus |
| Abduction | Piriformis, Superior Gemellus, Obterator Internus, Inferior Gemellus. Obturator Externus, Gluteus Minimis, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus |
| ADduction | Pectineus, ADductor Brevis, ADductor Longus, ADductor Minimis, ADductor Magnus, Gracilis |
| Lateral Rotation (Always) | Piriformis, Superior Gemellus, Inferior Gemellus, Quadratus Femoris, Obturator Internus, Obturator Externus, Gluteus Maximus, Iliopsoas, Sartorius |
| Lateral Rotation (If foot is off the ground) | ADductor Brevis, ADductor Longus, ADductor Minimis, ADductor Magnus |
| Medial Rotation (Always) | Gluteus Minimus, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fasciae Latae |
| Medial Rotation (If Foot is on the ground) | ADductor Brevis, ADductor Longus, ADductor Minimis, ADductor Magnus |