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Muscles move thigh
muscle and action
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/10/2012

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gluteus maximus
Definition
extends & laterally rotates thigh (eversion)
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gluteus medius
Definition
abducts & medially rotate thigh
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gluteus minimus
Definition
abducts & medially rotate thigh
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tensor fasciae latae
Definition
flexes & abducts thigh
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iliopsoas
Definition
flexes thigh
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sartorius
Definition
flexes thigh, flexes lower leg (bend knee)(tailor muscle- cross strap looking)
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gracilis
Definition
adducts thigh (medial - inseam)
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adductor magnus
Definition
adducts thigh
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adductor longus
Definition
adducts thigh
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adductor brevis
Definition
adducts thigh
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