Iliacus

Insertion of Iliacus

Lesser trochanter of femur
Origin of Iliacus

Iliac fossa
Action of Iliacus
- with orgin fixed:
- flexes and laterally rotates thigh at hip
- with insertion fixed:
- flex the trunk toward the thigh
- title pelvis anteriorly
- stabilize hip
nerve that innervates the iliacus is

femoral nerve (L2. L3)
Antagonist muscle of Iliacus Is

Gluteus Maximus

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Iliacus

Description

Iliacus

Updated

2013-03-04T02:35:21Z

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