Hip Muscles Flashcards
1
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Gluteus maximus
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Origin: posterior surface of the ilium, sacrum and coccyx
Insertion: the iliotibial tract and the gluteal tuberosity of the femur
2
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Gluteus medius
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Origin: Outer surface of ilium, between the posterior and anterior gluteal lines
Insertion: lateral and superior surfaces of the greater trochanter of femur
3
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Gleutius minimus
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Origin: outer surface of the ilium between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines
Insertion: greater trochanter
4
Q
Iliopsoas
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Origin: psoas major
The bodies of vertebrae T12-L4
Iliacus
Iliac fossa
Insertion: lesser trochanter of the femur
5
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Rectus abdominis
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Origin: pubic crest and pubic symphysis
Insertion: 5, 6, 7 costal cartilage and xiphoid process
