Hip Muscles

2. Hip adductor that has both adductor and hamstring portions. (8)
3. Muscle located deep to gluteus medius that abducts and internally rotates the hip. (7)
5. Adductor muscle located most superiorly in the medial compartment. (6)
7. Hip muscle that inserts into the iliotibial band and assists with abduction. (24
10. Primary hip flexor composed of psoas major and iliacus. (8)
11. Powerful hip extensor often used when climbing stairs. (10)
12. Deep external rotator commonly injured in piriformis syndrome. (9)

1. Broad, fan-shaped adductor located on the medial thigh. (13)
4. Small quadrangular external rotator of the hip. (15)
6. Long strap-like muscle that assists with hip flexion, abduction, and external rotation. (9)
8. Small anterior hip flexor that also assists in lumbar stabilization.
9. Primary hip abductor important for pelvic stability during gait. (7)