Thigh- action

Question 1

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Answer 1

Hip abduction and IR; assist gluteus medius in maintaining level pelvis

Question 2

Sartorius

Answer 2

Hip flexion, abduction, and ER; when knee is flexed,
also knee flexion and IR via pes anserine

Question 3

Quadriceps femoris - rectus femoris

Answer 3

Knee extension, hip flexion
stability to hip joint

Question 4

Quadriceps femoris - vastus lateralis

Answer 4

Knee extension

Question 5

Quadriceps femoris - vastus medialis

Answer 5

Knee extension

Question 6

Quadriceps femoris - vastus intermedias

Answer 6

Knee extension

Question 7

Gracilis

Answer 7

Hip adduction; knee flexion and IR via pes anserine

Question 8

Adductor Longus

Answer 8

Hip adduction

Question 9

Psoas Major

Answer 9

Hip flexion, stability to hip joint

Question 10

Psoas Minor

Answer 10

Hip flexion, stability to hip joint

Question 11

Illiacus

Answer 11

Hip flexion, stability to hip joint.

Question 12

Pectineus

Answer 12

Hip adduction and flexion, assists with hip IR

Question 13

Adductor brevis

Answer 13

Hip adduction; assists with hip flexion

Question 14

Adductor magnus

Answer 14

Hip adduction;
Adductor part: Hip flexion
Hamstring part: Hip extension

Question 15

Obturator externus

Answer 15

Hip ER; stability to hip joint.