Hip Flexors Flashcards

1
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Iliacus

A

Origin -
Iliacus fossa

Insertion -
Lesser trochanter of Femur

Actions -
Flexion and external rotation of hip

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Psoas Major

A

Origin -
Lumbar vertebrae and T12

Insertion -
Top of Femur

Actions -
Flexion and external rotation of the hip
Assists lateral flexion of the spine
Anteriorly tilts pelvis when femur is flexed

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