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Main flexor and lateral rotator of the thigh.
Composed of the psoas major and iliacus.
From the iliac crest and sacrum.
Covers the iliopsoas and attaches to muscle insertions.
It is the largest and most powerful muscle in the body.
Abducts the thigh and stabilizes the pelvis.
From the iliac crest, sacrum, and coccyx.
It can lead to pelvic instability during walking.
Extends the knee and flexes the thigh.
Composed of four muscles: rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis.
Flexes the thigh and leg, and assists in lateral rotation.
Adducts and flexes the thigh.
It is a powerful adductor and also extends the thigh.
From the pubis near the symphysis.
Stabilizes the hip and knee during standing.