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Hip Functions
Functions of the Hip and the muscles that do them
Function | Muscles |
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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 |