Mnemonic

Hip Joint Movements

A memory aid for the movements of the hip and their main muscles.

Expansion

Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation and lateral rotation

Expansion

  • Flexion - iliopsoas, rectus femoris, sartorius
  • Extension - gluteus maximus and the hamstrings
  • Abduction - gluteus medius and minimus, tensor fasciae latae
  • Adduction - the adductor group and gracilis
  • Medial rotation - gluteus medius and minimus (anterior fibres)
  • Lateral rotation - the deep lateral rotators (piriformis and friends)