Muscles of the Pelvis and Thigh

Anatomy Block 2

flex the thigh

Iliacus

flex the thigh

Psoas major

abducts the thigh

Gluteus minimus

extends thigh

Gluteus maximus

abducts thigh

Gluteus medius

abduct the thigh

Iliotibial band

abductor

Tensor fascia latae

flexes leg and knee, abduction

Sartorius

extend leg

Vastus lateralis

extends leg and flexes the hip

Rectus femoris

extends leg

Vastus intermedius

extends leg

Vastus medialis

extend the leg

Quadriceps femoris

extend the thigh and flex the leg

Biceps femoris

extend the thigh and flex the leg

Semitendinosus

extend the thigh and flex the leg

Semimembranosus

adduct the thigh and flex the thigh and leg

Gracilis

adduct and flex the thigh

Pectineus

adduct and flex the thigh

Adductor magnus

adduct and flex the thigh

Adductor longus

adduct and flex the thigh

Adductor brevis