ILIOPSOAS

• Origin

 

Iliacus: Iliac fossa, Sacroiliac joint, Psoas: 

 

• Insertion

 

Lumbar transverse processes, Intervertebral discs, Lesser trochanter of femur

 

• Agonist(s)

 

- Rectus femori

 

• Antagonist(s)

 

- Gluteus maximus

 

• Function

 

Hip flexion, hip external rotation, lumbar spine stabilization