Coxa Hip Terminology

3. A group of muscles at the back of the thigh, responsible for hip extension and knee flexion.
5. A major hip flexor muscle connecting the lower spine to the femur.
6. The longest muscle in the body, running from the hip to the knee, helping flex and rotate the hip.
7. The smallest gluteal muscle, aiding in hip abduction and internal rotation.
8. dThe lower, rear part of the pelvis that forms the base of the hip.
11. Refers to a group of muscles that pull the leg inward toward the body’s midline.
13. The bony structure at the base of the spine, supporting the hip joint.
14. The rounded top part of the femur that fits into the acetabulum to form the hip joint.
18. A bony prominence on the femur where muscles and tendons attach; includes greater and lesser trochanters.
20. Short for Iliotibial Band, a thick band of connective tissue running along the thigh.
22. Refers to the gluteal muscles (maximus, medius, minimus) that control hip movement and stabilization.
24. Short for Pubic Symphysis, the cartilaginous joint uniting the left and right pubic bones.
27. The cup shaped socket in the pelvis that receives the femur head.
28. A ring of cartilage that surrounds the acetabulum, providing stability to the hip joint.
29. A deep muscle in the hip that aids in rotation and stability of the femur.
30. The portion of the femur connecting the head to the shaft, crucial for joint movement.

1. Short for Quadratus Femoris, a square shaped muscle that aids in hip stabilization and rotation.
2. Short for Tensor Fasciae Latae, a muscle that aids in hip flexion and stabilization.
4. A long, thin muscle along the inner thigh that aids in hip adduction.
9. Rounded, knuckle like projections at the femur's lower end, connecting with the tibia at the knee.
10. The front part of the pelvis, joining with the opposite side at the pubic symphysis.
12. Part of the lateral rotator muscles covering the pelvic foramen, assisting in hip rotation.
15. Part of the lateral rotator group in the hip, involved in outward rotation.
16. The largest gluteal muscle, a primary hip extensor and stabilizer.
17. Part of the gluteus group, responsible for hip abduction and stabilization.
19. The broad, flaring portion of the pelvis, providing support for the hip joint.
21. A hip flexor muscle that joins with the psoas to form the iliopsoas.
23. Refers to the Linea Aspera, a ridge on the posterior femur for muscle attachment.
25. The longest and strongest bone in the body, forming part of the hip and knee joints.
26. A fibrous tissue sleeve surrounding the hip joint, providing stability and flexibility.