Muscles of the hip and thigh – Anatomy Atlas

Overview

Overview of the muscles of the hip and thigh Muscles of the hip and thigh shown from anterior and posterior aspects, with special focus on illustrating the relations between these muscles.

Keypoints

Key points about the muscles of the hip and thigh
Iliopsoas musclesIliacus, psoas major (+ psoas minor)
Gluteal muscles Superficial group: Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fasciae latae
Deep group (lateral rotators of thigh): Piriformis, obturator internus, superior gemellus, inferior gemellus, quadratus femoris (obturator externus in medial compartment of thigh)
Thigh muscles Anterior thigh muscles: Sartorius, quadriceps femoris (rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis)
Medial thigh muscles: Obturator externus, pectineus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, adductor minimus, gracilis 
Posterior thigh muscles: Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus

Atlas of Muscles of the hip and thigh



Reference

  • https://kenhub.com
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