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Hip and thigh AMTT

Muscles of the hip and thigh

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Psoas Major Origin Bodies of T12-L5
Psoas Major Insertion Lesser trochanter of the femur
Psoas Major Action Flexion of the femur of the hip
Iliacus Origin Iliac fossa
Iliacus Insertion Lesser trochanter of femur
Iliacus Action Flexion of femur at the hip
Gluteus Maximus Origin Posterior ilium Posterior sacrum
Gluteus Maximus Insertion Gluteal tuberosity IT tract (band) of femur
Gluteus Maximus Action Extension of femur at hip Lateral rotation of femur at hip Abduction of femur at hip
Gluteus Medius Origin Iliac crest Superior gluteal line
Gluteus Medius Insertion Greater trochanter of femur
Gluteus Medius Action Abduction of femur at hip
Gluteus Minimus Origin Ilium at middle gluteal line
Gluteus Minimus Insertion Greater trochanter of femur (anterior aspect)
Gluteus Minimus Action Abduction of femur at hip Medial rotation of femur at hip
Tensor Fascia Latae Origin Anterior iliac crest
Tensor Fascia Latae Insertion IT Band
Tensor Fascia Latae Action Flexion of femur at hip Abduction of femur at hip
Pectineus Origin Superior ramus of pubis
Pectineus Insertion Posterior, upper 1/3 of femur
Pectineus Action Adduction of femur at hip
Adductor Brevis Origin Body of pubis
Adductor Brevis Insertion Posterior, upper 1/3 of femur
Adductor Brevis Action Adduction of femur at hip
Adductor Longus Origin Pubic crest
Adductor Longus Insertion Posterior, middle 1/3 of femur
Adductor Longus Action Adduction of femur at hip
Adductor Magnus Origin Ischial tuberosity
Adductor Magnus Insertion Posterior 2/3 of femur Adductor tubercle of femur
Adductor Magnus Action Adduction of femur at hip
Gracilis Origin Pubic crest
Gracilis Insertion Medial shaft of tibia
Gracilis Action Adduction of femur at hip Medial rotation of femur at hip
Piriformis Origin Anterior sacrum
Piriformis Insertion Greater trochanter of femur
Piriformis Action Lateral rotation of femur at hip
Gemellus Superior Origin Ischial spine
Gemellus Superior Insertion Greater trochanter of femur
Gemellus Superior Action Lateral rotation of femur at hip
Obturator Internus Origin Medial, posterior border of obturator foramen Obturator membrane
Obturator Internus Insertion Greater trochanter of femur
Obturator Internus Action Lateral rotation of femur at hip
Gemellus Inferior Origin Ischial tuberosity
Gemellus Inferior Insertion Greater trochanter of femur
Gemellus Inferior Action Lateral rotation of femur at hip
Obturator Externus Origin Medial, anterior border of obturator foramen
Obturator Externus Insertion Trochanteric fossa
Obturator Externus Action Lateral rotation of femur at hip
Quadratus Femoris Origin Ischial tuerosity
Quadratus Femoris Insertion Quadrate tubercle of femur
Quadratus Femoris Action Lateral rotation of femur at hip
Sartorius Origin ASIS
Sartorius Insertion Medial shaft of tibia
Sartorius Action Flexion of femur at hip
Biceps Femoris (1 of 3 hamstrings) Origin Long head: Ischium Short head: Linea aspera of femur
Biceps Femoris (1 of 3 hamstrings) Insertion Lateral side of head of fibula
Biceps Femoris (1 of 3 hamstrings) Action Flexion of leg at the knee
Semitendinosus (2 of 3 hamstrings) Origin Ischium
Semitendinosus (2 of 3 hamstrings) Insertion Medial surface of upper tibial shaft
Semitendinosus (2 of 3 hamstrings) Action Flexion of leg at knee Medial rotation of leg at hip Extension of femur at hip
Semimembranosus Origin Ischial tuberosity
Semimembranosus Insertion Medial surface of upper tibial shaft
Semimembranosus Action Flexion of leg at knee Medial rotation of femur at hip Extension of femur at hip
Rectus Femoris (One of four quads) Origin Long head: AIIS Short head: Just above acetabulum
Rectus Femoris (One of four quads) Insertions Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Rectus Femoris (One of Four quads) Action Extension of leg at knee Flexion of femur at hip
Vastus Lateralis (Two of Four quads) Origin Greater trochanter of femur Linea aspera of femur
Vastus Lateralis (Two of Four quads) Insertion Tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Vastus Lateralis (Two of Four quads) Action Extension of leg at knee
Vastus Medialis (Three of Four quads) Origin Linea aspera of femur
Vastus Medialis (Three of Four quads) Insertion Tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
Vastus Medialis (Three of Four quads) Action Extension of leg at knee
Vastus Intermedius (Four of Four Quads)Origins Greater trochanter of femur Proximal 2/3 anterolateral surface of femur
Vastus Intermedius (Four of Four Quads) Insertion Tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
Vastus Intermedius (Four of Four Quads) Action Extension of leg at knee
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