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Muscular System
Muscles that move the thigh
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Physiology
Undergraduate 2
03/22/2012
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lliacus and psoas major
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act to flex the thigh
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tensor fascia latae
 Definition
flexes and abducts the thigh
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gluteus maximus
 Definition
extends and laterally rotates the thigh
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gluteus medius
 Definition
abducts and medially rotates the thigh (medium)
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gluteus minimus
 Definition
abducts and medially rotates the thigh (minimum)
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gracilis
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adducts the thigh and flexes the leg
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adductor magnus
 Definition
adducts and medially rotates the thigh
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adductor longus
 Definition
adducts, flexes, and medially rotates the thigh
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adductor brevis
 Definition
adducts, medially rotates and flexes the thigh
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