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