Hip and thigh Origins and Insertions
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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE (TFL) origin[a]This muscle originates on the ASIS.
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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE (TFL) insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Lateral condyle of tibia (Gerdy’s tubercle) via iliotibial tract.
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PSOAS MAJOR origin[a]This muscle originates on the Bodies of T12-L5, transverse processes of L1-L5.
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PSOAS MAJOR insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Lesser trochanter/femur.
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ILIACUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Iliac fossa.
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ILIACUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Lesser trochanter.
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GLUTEUS MAXIMUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the PSIS, lateral sacrum, superior gluteal line, sacrotuberous ligament.
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GLUTEUS MAXIMUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the ITB and gluteal tuberosity.
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BICEPS FEMORIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera/femur.
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BICEPS FEMORIS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Head of fibula.
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SEMITENDINOSUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Ischial tuberosity.
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SEMITENDINOSUS insertion[a]This hamstring inserts on the tibial tuberosity on the anteromedial shaft of the tibia, part of pes anserinus.
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SEMIMEMBRANOSIS origin[a]This hamstring originates on the Ischial tuberosity.
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SEMIMEMBRANOSIS insertion[a]This hamstring inserts on the Posterior aspect of medial condyle/tibia.
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PSOAS MINOR origin[a]This muscle originates on the body of T1.
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PSOAS MINOR insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Pelvic brim at iliopectineal line.
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GLUTEUS MEDIUS origin[a]This muscle originates between superior and middle gluteal lines, lateral ilium.
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GLUTEUS MEDIUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Greater trochanter.
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GLUTEUS MINIMUS origin[a]This muscle originates between middle and inferior gluteal lines, lateral ilium.
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GLUTEUS MINIMUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Greater trochanter.
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PIRIFORMIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Anterior sacrum. (within the pelvic cavity)
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PIRIFORMIS, GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS, QUADRATUS FEMORIS insertion[a]These muscles insert on the Greater trochanter.
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GEMELLUS SUPERIOR origin[a]This muscle originates around ischial spine.
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GEMELLUS INFERIOR origin[a]This muscle originates on the Ischial tuberosity, just inferior to ischial spine.
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OBTURATOR INTERNUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Internal surface of obturator foramen; comes through lesser sciatic notch.
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OBTURATOR EXTERNUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the External surface of obturator foramen.
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QUADRATUS FEMORIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Ischial tuberosity, lateral aspect.
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GRACILIS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Body, inferior ramus of the pubis.
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GRACILIS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the tibia, medial to the tibial tuberosity by way of the pes anserinus.
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PECTINEUS origin[a]This muscle originates on the Superior ramus of pubis.
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PECTINEUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts between lesser trochanter and linea aspera. (Pectineal line)
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ADDUCTOR LONGUS origin[a]This adductor originates on the Body of pubis, superior ramus of the pubis.
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ADDUCTOR LONGUS insertion[a]This adductor inserts, along the middle third of the linea aspera.
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ADDUCTOR BREVIS origin[a]This adductor originates on the Body of pubis, inferior ramus of pubis.
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ADDUCTOR BREVIS insertion[a]This adductor inserts along the proximal third of the linea aspera of the femur.
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ADDUCTOR MAGNUS origin[a]This adductor originates on the Inferior ramus of pubis, ischial ramus and ischial tuberosity.
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ADDUCTOR MAGNUS insertion[a]This adductor inserts on the entire length of linea aspera/femur.
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Origin RECTUS FEMORIS[a]This muscle originates on the Anterior Inferior iliac spine.
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Insertion RECTUS FEMORIS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.
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Origin VASTUS MEDIALIS[a]This muscle originates on the Linea aspera/femur, medial lip.
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Insertion VASTUS MEDIALIS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.
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Origin VASTUS LATERALIS[a]This muscle originates on the Linea aspera to a point just below the greater trochanter.
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Insertion VASTUS LATERALIS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.
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Origin VASTUS INTERMEDIUS[a]This muscle originates on the Anterior surface of femur.
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Insertion VASTUS INTERMEDIUS[a]This muscle inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament.
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SARTORIUS origin[a]This very long muscle originates on the ASIS. (Longest in the body)
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SARTORIUS insertion[a]This muscle inserts on the Pes Anserine. (Medial to the tibial tuberosity, on anteromedial shaft of tibia)
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Hip and thigh Origins and Insertions reversed
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Which muscles insert on the Pes Anserine? Medial to the tibial tuberosity, on anteromedial shaft of tibia) [a]SARTORIUS, GRACILLIS, SEMITENDINOSUS (remember Silly Goose Toes)
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Which muscles originate on the ASIS? [a]SARTORIUS, TENSOR FASCIA LATAE
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Which muscles inserts on the Tibial tuberosity via patella and patellar ligament?[a] Quadriceps Femoris
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Which muscle originates on the Anterior surface of femur?[a] VASTUS INTERMEDIUS
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Which quadricep originates on the Linea aspera to a point just below the greater trochanter?[a] VASTUS LATERALIS
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Which quadricep originates on the Linea aspera/femur, medial lip?[a] VASTUS MEDIALIS
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Which muscle originates on the Anterior Inferior iliac spine?[a] RECTUS FEMORIS
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Which adductor inserts on the entire length of linea aspera/femur?[a]ADDUCTOR MAGNUS insertion
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Which adductor originates on the Inferior ramus of pubis, ischial ramus and ischial tuberosity?[a]ADDUCTOR MAGNUS
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Which adductor inserts along the proximal third of the linea aspera of the femur?[a]ADDUCTOR BREVIS insertion
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Which adductor originates on the Body of pubis, inferior ramus of pubis?[a]ADDUCTOR BREVIS origin
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Which adductor inserts, along the middle third of the linea aspera?[a]ADDUCTOR LONGUS insertion
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Which adductor originates on the Body of pubis, superior ramus of the pubis?[a]ADDUCTOR LONGUS origin
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Which muscle inserts between lesser trochanter and linea aspera?[a]PECTINEUS
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Which muscle originates on the Superior ramus of pubis?[a]PECTINEUS
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Which muscle originates on the Body, inferior ramus of the pubis?[a]GRACILIS
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Which muscles originate on the Ischial tuberosity?[a]QUADRATUS FEMORIS,GEMELLUS INFERIOR, HAMSTRINGS
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Which muscle originates on the External surface of obturator foramen?[a]OBTURATOR EXTERNUS
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Which muscle originates on the Internal surface of obturator foramen; comes through lesser sciatic notch?[a]OBTURATOR INTERNUS
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Which muscle originates around ischial spine?[a]GEMELLUS SUPERIOR origin
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Which muscles insert on the Greater trochanter?[a]PIRIFORMIS, GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS, QUADRATUS FEMORIS,GLUTEUS MEDIUS AND MINIMUS
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Which muscle originates on the Anterior sacrum? (within the pelvic cavity)[a]PIRIFORMIS
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Which muscle originates between middle and inferior gluteal lines, lateral ilium?[a]GLUTEUS MINIMUS
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Which muscle originates between superior and middle gluteal lines, lateral ilium?[a]GLUTEUS MEDIUS
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Which muscle inserts on the Pelvic brim at iliopectineal line?[a]PSOAS MINOR
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Which muscle originates on the body of T1?[a]PSOAS MINOR
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Which hamstring inserts on the Posterior aspect of medial condyle/tibia?[a]SEMIMEMBRANOSIS insertion
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Which muscle inserts on the Head of fibula?[a]BICEPS FEMORIS insertion
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Which muscle originates on the ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera/femur?[a]BICEPS FEMORIS origin
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Which muscle inserts on the ITB and gluteal tuberosity?[a]GLUTEUS MAXIMUS insertion
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Which muscle originates on the PSIS, lateral sacrum, superior gluteal line, sacrotuberous ligament?[a]GLUTEUS MAXIMUS origin
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Which muscles inserts on the Lesser trochanter?[a]ILIACUS,PSOAS MAJOR
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Which muscle originates on the Iliac fossa?[a]ILIACUS origin
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Which muscle originates on the Bodies of T12-L5, transverse processes of L1-L5?[a]PSOAS MAJOR origin
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Hip and thigh actions
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Sartorious – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion, medial rotation
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Rectus Femoris – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip flexion and Knee extension
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Tensor Fascia Latae – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, medial rotation, weak abduction. Knee: stabilizes the knee in ambulation, assists with knee extension.
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Psoas Major – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, lateral rotation femur. Spine:Extension
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Psoas Minor – actions[a]This muscle does the following actions: Maintains lumbar curve. Acts as a postural stabilizer.
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Iliacus – actions[a]This muscle will flex and laterally rotate the femur.
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Gluteus Maximus – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions at the hip: abduction by Superior fibers, adduction by Inferior fibers, extension, hyperextension and lateral rotation.
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Gluteus Medius – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions:Anterior fibers: abduction, flexion, medial rotation of femur. Middle fibers: abduction of femur.Posterior fibers : extension, medial rotation, hyperextension of femur
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Gluteus Minimus – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: abduction, flexion and medial rotation of the femur
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BICEPS FEMORIS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: Hip: extension, lateral rotation of thigh. Knee: flexion, lateral rotation of leg with knee flexed.
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SEMITENDINOSUS – actions[a]Hip: extension, medial rotation.Knee: flexion, medial rotation with the knee flexed.
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SEMIMEMBRANOSUS – actions[a] Hip: extension, medial rotation. Knee: flexion, medial rotation with the knee flexed.
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PIRIFORMIS – actions[a] lateral rotation, abduction of the femur.
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GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS – common action[a] lateral rotation of the femur. (Hint GOGO)
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QUADRATUS FEMORIS – actions[a] lateral rotation and adduction of the femur.
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GRACILIS – actions[a] Hip: adduction, flexion with knee extended. Knee: flexion, medial rotation of leg.
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PECTINEUS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: adduction, flexion and lateral rotation of femur.
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ADDUCTOR LONGUS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: adduction, flexion, lateral rotation of femur.
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ADDUCTOR BREVIS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: adduction, flexion, lateral rotation of femur.
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ADDUCTOR MAGNUS – actions[a]This muscle will do the following actions: Anterior fibers: flexion, lateral rotation, adduction of femur. Posterior fibers. Extension, medial rotation, adduction of femur.
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List all the hip flexors[a] Hip flexors – Psoas major, Gluteus medius, Pectineus, Iliacus, Gluteus minimus, Gracilis, Rectus femoris, Adductor Magnus, Sartorius, Adductor longus, Tensor fasciae latae, Adductor brevis
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List all the hip extensors[a] Hip Extensors – Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Biceps femoris, Adductor magnus,Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
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List all the hip abductors[a] Hip Abductors – Gluteus medius, Gluteus maximus, Tensor fasciae latae, Sartorius, Gluteus minimus, Piriformis
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List all the hip adductors[a] hip adductors – Gracilis, Adductor brevis, Quadratus femoris, Pectineus, Adductor magnus, Adductor longus, Gluteus maximus,
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List all the hip medial rotators[a] hip medial rotators – Gluteus medius, Semimembranosus, Adductor magnus, Gluteus minimus, Semitendinosus, Tensor fasciae latae
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List all the hip lateral rotators[a] hip lateral rotators – Gluteus maximus, Gemellus inferior, Gemellus superior, Piriformis, Adductor (magnus, longus and brevis,) Gluteus Medius, Iliopsoas, Obturator externus, Quadratus femoris, Sartorius, Obturator Internus.
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Hip and thigh actions reversed
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Which common actions do these muscles do? Gluteus maximus, Gemellus inferior, Gemellus superior, Piriformis, Adductor magnus, Gluteus Medius, Iliopsoas, Obturator externus, Quadratus femoris, Sartorius, Obturator Internus.[a] hip lateral rotators
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Which common action do these muscles do? Gluteus medius, Semimembranosus, Adductor magnus, Gluteus minimus, Semitendinosus, Tensor fasciae latae[a] hip medial rotatation
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Which common action do these muscles do? Gracilis, Adductor brevis, Quadratus femoris, Pectineus, Adductor magnus, Adductor longus, Gluteus maximus (inferiof fibers)[a] hip adduction
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Which common action do these muscles do? Gluteus medius, Gluteus maximus, Tensor fasciae latae, Sartorius, Gluteus minimus, Piriformis[a] hip abduction
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Which common action do these muscles do? Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Biceps femoris, Adductor magnus,Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus[a] hip extension
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Which common action do these muscles do? Psoas major, Gluteus medius, Pectineus, Iliacus, Gluteus minimus, Gracilis, Rectus femoris, Adductor Magnus, Sartorius, Adductor longus, Tensor fasciae latae, Adductor brevis[a] hip flexion
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Which muscle will do the following actions: Anterior fibers: flexion, lateral rotation, adduction of femur. Posterior fibers. Extension, medial rotation, adduction of femur. [a]ADDUCTOR MAGNUS
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Which muscles will do the following actions: adduction, flexion of femur.[a]ADDUCTOR , MAGNUS, BREVIS, and LONGUS,PECTINEUS,GRACILLIS
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Which muscle will do the following actions: Hip: adduction, flexion with knee extended. Knee: flexion, medial rotation of leg.[a]GRACILIS
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Which deep hip muscle will do the following actions: lateral rotation AND adduction of the femur[a]QUADRATUS FEMORIS, PECTINEUS
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Which muscles will do ONLY lateral rotation of the femur. (Hint GOGO)[a]GEMELLUS SUPERIOR, OBTURATOR INTERNUS, GEMELLUS INFERIOR, OBTURATOR EXTERNUS
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Which deep hip muscle will do the following actions: lateral rotation, abduction of the femur.[a]PIRIFORMIS
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Which hamstrings will do the following actions: Hip: extension, medial rotation. Knee: flexion, medial rotation with the knee flexed.[a]SEMIMEMBRANOSUS,SEMITENDINOSUS
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Which muscle will do the following actions: Hip: extension, lateral rotation of thigh. Knee: flexion, lateral rotation of leg with knee flexed.[a]BICEPS FEMORIS
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Which gluteal muscle will do the following actions: abduction, flexion and medial rotation of the femur?[a]Gluteus Minimus
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Which muscle will do the following actions:Anterior fibers: abduction, flexion, medial rotation of femur. Middle fibers: abduction of femur.Posterior fibers : extension, medial rotation, hyperextension of femur[a]Gluteus Medius
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Which muscle will do the following actions at the hip: abduction by Superior fibers, adduction by Inferior fibers, extension, hyperextension and lateral rotation[a]Gluteus Maximus
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Which muscles will flex and laterally rotate the femur?[a]Iliacus,Psoas Major, Pectineus, Adductor Magnus, Longus and Brevis,Sartorius
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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, lateral rotation femur. Spine:Extension [a]Psoas Major
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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, medial rotation, weak abduction. Knee: stabilizes the knee in ambulation, assists with knee extension.[a]Tensor Fascia Latae
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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip flexion and Knee extension[a]Rectus Femoris
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Which muscle does the following actions: Hip: flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion, medial rotation[a]Sartorious
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