Muscles of the Lower Limb: Hip Joint

Question 1

Muscles of the Lower Limb: Hip Joint
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus medius
- Ilopsoas (ilacus and psoas major)
- Adductor muscles

Question 2

• superficial muscle of the hip that forms most of the flesh of the buttock, brings the thigh in a straight line with the pelvis,
• and is the most important muscle for extending the hip when power is needed.

Answer 2

gluteus maximus

Question 3

hip abductor and is important in steadying the pelvis during walking
; important site for giving intramuscular injections

Answer 3

gluteus medius

Question 4

fused muscle composed of 2 muscles-
iliacus and psoas major; acts to keep the upper body from falling backward when we are standing erect.

Answer 4

iliopsoas

Question 5

muscle mass at the medial side of each thigh

Answer 5

adductor muscles