KIN 480 - Lecture 8: Muscles of the Hip & Pelvic Girdle

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the muscles of the hip and pelvic girdle.

Hip Flexors

Muscles involved in bringing the thighs up toward the trunk.

Hip Extensors

Muscles that allow the pelvis and trunk to move downward slowly on the femur.

Iliopsoas Muscle

A muscle that is primarily responsible for hip flexion and external rotation of the femur.

Rectus Femoris Muscle

A muscle that assists in hip flexion and causes knee extension.

Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle

A muscle that facilitates hip abduction and flexion.

Adductor Brevis Muscle

A muscle primarily responsible for hip adduction and external rotation.

Adductor Magnus Muscle

A large muscle that contributes to hip adduction and external rotation.

Gluteus Maximus

The main muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation.

Gracilis Muscle

A muscle that aids in hip adduction and internal rotation.

Agonist Muscles

Muscle groups that act as prime movers during specific actions.

Hip Abduction

The movement of the leg away from the midline of the body.

Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction where muscles lengthen while generating force.

Concentric Contraction

A type of muscle contraction where muscles shorten while generating force.