anterior abductors of thigh

Question 1

tensor fascia latae

Answer 1

• origin: anterior part of the iliac crest, anterior superior iliac spine
• insertion: iliotibial tract (lateral condyle of tibia)
• action: flexes, abducts, and medially rotates the thigh
• stabilises hip joint and extended knee

Question 2

sartorius

Answer 2

• origin: anterior superior iliac spine
• insertion: medial surface of the tibia (pes anserinus)
• action: flexes, abducts and laterally rotates the thigh; flexes leg
• helps balance pelvis