Hip flexor

Hip flexor

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Hip flexor muscles
System	Muscular system

The hip flexor is a group of muscles that flex the hip joint. The hip flexors are (in descending order of importance to the action of flexing the hip joint): Iliopsoas, Rectus femoris, Adductor longus, Adductor brevis, and Gracilis.

Anatomy

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Anatomy of the hip flexor

The hip flexors are located in the front of the hip. They attach the hip bone to the femur and the knee joint. The hip flexors allow for flexion of the hip joint, which allows for movements such as lifting the knees and bending at the waist.

Function

The primary function of the hip flexors is to lift the knees towards the torso. They also assist in moving the leg towards and away from the body, which aids in walking and running.

Clinical significance

Tight hip flexors can lead to a limited range of motion, poor posture, lower back, and hip pain, and even injuries. These muscles need to get a regular stretch to stay healthy and injury free.

See also

• Iliopsoas
• Rectus femoris muscle
• Adductor longus
• Adductor brevis
• Gracilis muscle

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