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Which muscle is known as the hip flexor and is made up of two muscles?
Which muscle is known as the hip flexor and is made up of two muscles?
- Iliopsoas (correct)
- Gluteus medius
- Psoas minor
- Gluteus maximus
Which muscle is physically near the psoas major but is not a hip flexor?
Which muscle is physically near the psoas major but is not a hip flexor?
- Psoas minor (correct)
- Iliacus
- Gluteus maximus
- Gluteus medius
Which muscle is the most massive muscle in the human body?
Which muscle is the most massive muscle in the human body?
- Gluteus medius
- Psoas major
- Gluteus maximus (correct)
- Iliacus
Which muscle originates on the inside of the ilium and joins the iliacus at a common insertion on the femur?
Which muscle originates on the inside of the ilium and joins the iliacus at a common insertion on the femur?
Which muscle originates on the back side of the ilium and inserts on the femur?
Which muscle originates on the back side of the ilium and inserts on the femur?
Flashcards
Iliopsoas muscle function
Iliopsoas muscle function
The iliopsoas is a major hip flexor, comprised of two muscles: iliacus and psoas major.
Psoas minor's role
Psoas minor's role
The psoas minor is near the psoas major but isn't a hip flexor.
Gluteus maximus size
Gluteus maximus size
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the human body.
Psoas major origin and insertion
Psoas major origin and insertion
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Gluteus medius attachment points
Gluteus medius attachment points
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Study Notes
Hip Flexors and Muscles
- The iliopsoas muscle is known as the hip flexor and is composed of two muscles.
- The psoas minor muscle is located physically near the psoas major but is not a hip flexor.
- The gluteus maximus is the largest and most massive muscle in the human body.
- The iliacus muscle originates on the inside of the ilium and joins the psoas major at a common insertion point on the femur.
- The gluteus medius muscle originates on the back side of the ilium and inserts on the femur.
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Test your knowledge of lower limb skeletal muscles with this quiz. Learn essential tips and tricks for memorizing muscle names and identify key muscles commonly studied in anatomy classes. Ideal for beginners looking to break down muscle lists into smaller, more manageable chunks.
