Muscle Function Groupings

Hip flexion — Which muscles flex the hip?

Iliopsoas (iliacus + psoas major), Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus (anterior fibers), Gluteus Medius (anterior fibers), Gluteus Minimus (assists)

Hip extension — Which muscles extend the hip?

Gluteus Maximus, Adductor Magnus (posterior fibers)

Hip abduction — Which muscles abduct the hip?

Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Maximus (upper fibers), Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus

Hip adduction — Which muscles adduct the hip?

Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Gluteus Maximus (lower fibers)

Hip medial rotation — Which muscles medially rotate the hip?

Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Medius (anterior fibers), Gluteus Minimus

Hip lateral rotation — Which muscles laterally rotate the hip?

Iliopsoas, Sartorius, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius (posterior fibers), Piriformis, Quadratus Femoris, Obturator Internus, Obturator Externus, Gemellus Superior, Gemellus Inferior

Hip flexion + abduction — Which muscles perform both?

Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Gluteus Medius (anterior fibers)

Hip flexion + lateral rotation — Which muscles perform both?

Sartorius, Iliopsoas

Hip flexion + medial rotation — Which muscles perform both?

Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Medius (anterior fibers), Gluteus Minimus

Hip extension + lateral rotation — Which muscles perform both?

Gluteus Maximus

Hip abduction + medial rotation — Which muscles perform both?

Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gluteus Minimus, Gluteus Medius (anterior fibers)

Hip abduction + lateral rotation — Which muscles can assist with both when the hip is flexed?

Piriformis, Obturator Internus, Gemellus Superior, Gemellus Inferior

Hip adduction + flexion — Which muscles perform both?

Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus (anterior fibers)

Hip adduction + extension — Which muscle performs both?

Adductor Magnus (posterior fibers)