What is the iliopsoas muscle?
Muscles of the Butt & Hip

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The iliopsoas is a major hip flexor muscle composed of two muscles: the psoas major and the iliacus. It is responsible for flexing the thigh at the hip joint.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the gluteus maximus?
Back
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the buttocks and is primarily responsible for hip extension, lateral rotation, and abduction of the thigh.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the gluteus medius?
Back
The gluteus medius is responsible for the abduction of the thigh at the hip joint and stabilizes the pelvis during walking.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tensor fascia latae?
Back
The tensor fascia latae is a muscle located on the outer thigh that assists in hip flexion, abduction, and medial rotation.
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What is the primary action of the gluteus minimus?
Back
The gluteus minimus assists in the abduction and medial rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the quadratus lumborum?
Back
The quadratus lumborum is a muscle of the lower back that helps with lateral flexion of the spine and stabilization of the pelvis.
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What is the primary action of the iliacus muscle?
Back
The iliacus muscle works with the psoas major to flex the thigh at the hip joint.
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