Muscles of the Hip and Upper Leg

PE 3320 Outline of Lecture

Iliopsoas Muscle

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Sartorius Muscle

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Rectus Femoris Muscle

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Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

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Gluteus Maximus Muscle

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Gluteus Medius Muscle

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Gluteus Minimus Muscle

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Six Deep Lateral Rotator Muscles (Know your actions)

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Semitendinosus Muscle

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Semimembranosus Muscle

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Biceps Femoris Muscle

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Adductor Brevis Muscle

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Adductor Longus Muscle

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Adductor Magnus Muscle

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Pectineus Muscle

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Gracilis Muscle

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Hip Flexion

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•Sartorius

•Tensor Fasciae Latae

Hip Extension

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Hip Abduction

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Hip Adduction

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Hip Internal Rotation

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Hip External Rotation

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