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Hip muscles

Iliac and dorsal organization, attachments, actions, innervation, and relationships of the hip muscles.

  • 20 explained questions
  • 18 flashcards
  • 88 estimated course minutes

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What you will learn

  • Distinguish the ventral iliac group from the dorsal gluteal and pelvitrochanteric groups.
  • Describe the origins, insertions, actions, and innervation of each hip muscle.
  • Relate the superficial, middle, and deep planes to the anatomical relationships of the hip.
  • Understand the role of the hip muscles in flexion, abduction, rotation, and stabilization.

Course outline

  1. A map of the hip groups

    The pelvis and proximal femur provide the landmarks for distinguishing the iliac, gluteal, and pelvitrochanteric groups.

    8 min

  2. The ventral group of the iliac region

    Iliacus, psoas, and psoas minor form an anterior group whose attachments and actions organize thigh flexion.

    18 min

  3. The superficial gluteal plane

    Gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae connect the lateral pelvic attachments to hip extension, rotation, and stability.

    20 min

  4. Middle and deep gluteal planes

    Gluteus medius and gluteus minimus modulate abduction, rotation, flexion, and inclination of the pelvis.

    18 min

  5. The six pelvitrochanteric muscles

    Piriformis, gemelli, obturators, and quadratus femoris lie behind the hip beside its capsule and the sciatic nerve.

    24 min

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