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Gluteus maximus. The hamstrings (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris) also aid in hip extension however they also perform knee flexion. Therefore gluteus maximus is the power extensor of the hip =)
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I also have some additional information to add to the above paragraph. The Gluteus maximus muscle is attached proximally to the ilium posterior to the posterior gluteal line, the dorsal surface of the sacrum and coccyx, and the sacrotuberous ligament; and distally to the iliotibial tract then inserts into the lateral tibial condyle, with some fibres inserting onto the gluteal tuberosity of the femur. It is innervated by the inferior gluteal nerve, the origin of which is spinal levels L5, S1 and S2 in this case. As well as extending the thigh at the hip (hip extension), it assists in the thigh's lateral (external) rotation, steadies the thigh, and assists in raising the trunk from the flexed position.
Source: Hansen, J. Netter's Anatomy Colouring Book. (Saunders, Philadelphia, 2010), Plate 3-25.
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What else can I help you with?
What extends the knee and flexes the thigh?
The Femoral nerve. (The motor branches innervate anterior thigh muscles - quadriceps, which flex the thigh and extend the knee.)
What is the function of Adductor longus?
Adductor longus is a muscle in the inner thigh that primarily functions to adduct the thigh, meaning it moves the thigh towards the midline of the body. It also assists in flexing the thigh at the hip joint.
Which muscle flexes the tarsus and extends the digits?
The extensor digitorum longus muscle is responsible for extending the toes (digits) and dorsiflexing the foot at the tarsal joint.
What is the name of the large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior?
The large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior is called the gluteus maximus.
Which muscles flexes the head?
The name of the muscle is sternocleidomastoid. As the name suggests, the muscle arise from the sternum and clavicle to reach the mastoid process. You have two muscles, one muscle on each side.
Flexes and adducts arm at the shoulder along with pectoralis major?
The muscle that flexes and adducts the arm at the shoulder, working alongside the pectoralis major, is the latissimus dorsi.
What muscle flexes and adducts arm at the shoulder?
which shoulder muscle allows you to adduct your arm
Function of coracobrachialis?
This muscle flexes and adducts the humerus. It is also a synergist of the pectoralis major
What corresponding muscle does leg raises go to?
Abductor muscle - moves a limb away from the midlineAdductor muscle - moves a limb towards the midlineExtensor muscle - increase the angle at a joint - extends a limbFlexor muscle - decreases the angle at a joint - flexes a limbPronator muscle - turns a limb to face downwardsSupinator muscle - turns a limb to face upwardsRotator muscle - rotates a limbIn the human body, these are the responsible muscles.*Muscles which move the thigh and their action*Gluteus maximus - Extends and rotates thigh laterally.Adductor longus - Adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thighAdductor brevis - Adducts, laterally rotates and flexes the thighAdductor magnus - Adducts, flexes, laterally rotates and extends the thigh.Rectus femoris - Extends knee and flexes hipVastus lateralis - Extends kneeVastus medialis - Extends kneeVastus intermedius - Extends kneeSartorius - Flexes knee. Flexes hip and rotates femur laterallyBiceps femoris - Flexes leg and extends thighSemitendinosus - Flexes leg and extends thighSemimembranosus - Flexes leg and extends thigh
What anterior hip muscle flexes the thigh?
i THE ILIOPSOAS
What is the fuction of the Psoas Major Muscle?
The psoas is one of the flexors of the hip.
What muscle adducts hip and extention of knee?
The muscle that primarily adducts the hip and extends the knee is the adductor magnus. This large muscle is located in the inner thigh and plays a significant role in hip adduction, while its posterior fibers also assist in extending the knee. In addition to the adductor magnus, the quadriceps group can contribute to knee extension. However, the primary focus for both actions is the adductor magnus.
What muscle will flex the hand?
There are several muscles involved in flexing the hand. - Palmaris longus (flexes hand) - Flexor carpi radialis (flexes and abducts hand) - Flexor carpi ulnaris (flexes and adducts hand) - Flexor digitorum superficialis (flexes proximal and middle phalanges, flexes hand) - Flexor digitorum profundus (flexes phalanges and hand) - Flexor pollicis longus (flexes thumb and hand) - Flexor pollicis brevis (flexes thumb) There are also a few more I did not include that flex specific digits of the hand
Which quadricep muscle has an additional action and what is it?
It is the rectus femoris, which along with the action of knee extension, it also flexes the hip
What muscle flexes the hip and knee joints?
The strongest Flexor of the hip (thigh) is illiopsoas muscle which is the merger of the illiacus and the psoas major muscle. The illiacus is on the medial side of the pelvic bone attaching to the femur and the psoas major muscle attaches from the lumbar vertebrae to the femur.
What extends the knee and flexes the thigh?
The Femoral nerve. (The motor branches innervate anterior thigh muscles - quadriceps, which flex the thigh and extend the knee.)
What leg muscle is involved in crossing one leg over the other while sitting?
The sartorius muscle is primarily responsible for crossing one leg over the other while sitting. This long, thin muscle runs from the outer hip to the inner knee and is involved in flexing and rotating the hip and knee joints.
