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Muscle Group 9
Muscles That Move the Thigh
Question | Answer |
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Sartorius | Origin: Ilium (anterior superior iliac spine) Insertion: Tibia (medial surface) Action: Flexes & laterally rotates thigh; Flexes knee |
Tensor fasciae latae | Origin: Ilium (iliac crest) Insertion: Iliotibial tract Action: Flexes & abducts thigh; Rotates thigh medially |
Iliopsoas | Origin: Ilium; Lumbar vertebrae Insertion: Femur (lesser trochanter) Action: Flexes thigh towards the trunk; Rotates thigh laterally |
Gluteus maxiumus | Origin: Posterior ilium; Sacrum & coccyx Insertion: Femur (gluteal tuberosity); Iliotibial tract Action: Extends thigh at the hip; Rotates thigh laterally |
Gluteus medius | Origin: Ilium (lateral surface) Insertion: Femur (greater trochanter) Action: Abducts & medially rotates thigh |
Gluteus minimus | Origin: Ilium (lateral surface) Insertion: Femur (greater trochanter) Action: Abducts & medially rotates thigh |