Hip Joint - KINESIOLOGISTS.CA Studio - CloverdaleKINESIOLOGISTS.CA Studio

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Hip Flexion	Iliopsoas Tensor fasciae latae Rectus femoris Sartorius Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis Pectineus	Bending the joint resulting in a decrease of angle. Lifting the thigh (femur).
Hip Extension	Gluteus maximus Semitendinosus Semimembranosus Biceps femoris Adductor Magnus	Straightening the joint resulting in a increase of angle. Lowering the thigh (femur).

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Muscle(s)

Movement

Hip Flexion

Iliopsoas
Tensor fasciae latae
Rectus femoris
Sartorius
Adductor Longus
Adductor Brevis
Pectineus

Bending the joint resulting in a decrease of angle. Lifting the thigh (femur).

Gluteus maximus
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps femoris
Adductor Magnus

Straightening the joint resulting in a increase of angle. Lowering the thigh (femur).