Functional Anatomy – Iliopsoas

Iliopsoas

Iliopsoas is complex. For more details, see psoas major or iliacus.

Origin – vertebral bodies of T12-L4, transverse processes of L1-L5, Iliac fossa of the ilium

Insertion – lesser trochanter of the femur

Function – flexion of the hip, lateral flexion of the trunk

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