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Hip Muscles

  1. Gluteus Maximus:origin
    • 1.Ilium
    • 2.Sacrum
    • 3.Coccyx
  2. Gluteus Maximus:insertion
    • 1.Femur
    • 2.Tiliotibial Tract
  3. Gluteus Maximus:action
    Extends and laterally rotates thigh
  4. Gluteus Medius:origin
    Ilium
  5. Gluteus Medius:insertion
    Femur
  6. Gluteus Medius:action
    • Abduction and medial rotation of thigh
    • Contracts when lifting oppposite leg
  7. Gluteus Minimus:origin
    Ilium
  8. Gluteus Minimus:insertion
    Femur
  9. Gluteus Minimus:action
    • Abduction and medial rotation of thigh
    • Contracts when lifting oppposite leg
Author
yelyah91
ID
74758
Card Set
Hip Muscles
Description
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