Human Anatomy

Tensor Fascia Latae
- Action: Flexion of Femur
- Origin: Ilium Crest
- Insertion: Iliotibial Tract
Rectus Femoris
- Action: Flexion of Thigh
- Origin: Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
- Insertion: Patella
Vastus Lateralis
- Action: Extension of Leg
- Origin: Femur
- Insertion: Patella
Vastus Medialis

Action: Extension of Leg
Sartorius
- Action: Flexion of Thigh
- Origin: Ilium
- Insertion: Tibia
Gracilis

Action: Flexion of Thigh
Adductor Longus

Action: Adduction of Femur
Gluteus Maximus
- Action: Extension of Thigh
- Origin: Ilium, Saxrum, Coccyx
- Insertion: Iliotibial tract, femur
Gluteus Medius

Action: Adduction of Thigh
Adductor Magnus

Action: Adduction of Thigh
Semimembranosus
- Action: Flexion of Leg
- Origin: Ischium Tuberosity
- Insertion: Tibia
Semitendinosus
- Action: Flecion of Leg
- Origin: Ischium Tuberosity
- Insertion: Tibia
Biceps Femoris
- Action: Flexion of Leg
- Origin: Ischium Tuberosity, Femur
- Insertion: Fibula

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Human Anatomy

Description

Hip and Thigh

Updated

2010-11-07T00:51:43Z

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