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The psoas is the primary hip flexor, assisted by the iliacus. The pectineus, the adductors longus, brevis, and magnus, as well as the tensor fasciae latae are also involved in flexion. The gluteus maximus is the main hip extensor, but the inferior portion of the adductor magnus also plays a role. The adductor group is responsible for hip adduction.
The adductor muscles of the hip are a group of muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh mostly used for bringing the thighs together (called adduction).
Pages in category "Hip abductors" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. G. Gluteus medius;
This hip opener and glute stretch is a gentle way to wake up your lower body. Begin seated on the floor with your spine elongated. Bend both knees and bring the soles of your feet together.
Abduction is an anatomical term of motion referring to a movement which draws a limb out to the side, away from the median sagittal plane of the body. It is thus opposed to adduction . Upper limb
of thigh at hip [5] medial compartment of thigh/adductor muscles of the hip. Adductor longus; Adductor brevis; Adductor magnus; Pectineus; Gracilis; Foot and toes.
The hip flexors are (in descending order of importance to the action of flexing the hip joint): [2] Collectively known as the iliopsoas or inner hip muscles: Psoas major; Iliacus muscle; Anterior compartment of thigh. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps muscle group) Sartorius; One of the gluteal muscles: Tensor fasciae latae; Medial ...
The lower part of the muscle also acts as an adductor and external rotator of the limb. The upper fibers act as abductors of the hip joints. The gluteus maximus is a tensor of the fascia lata, and by its connection with the iliotibial band steadies the femur on the articular surfaces of the tibia during standing, when the extensor muscles are ...