Muscle origin
Vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs from T12-L4, and transverse processes of L1-L5.
Muscle insertion
Lesser trochanter of femur as iliopsoas tendon
Muscle function
Hip flexion and external rotation. Extension and stabilization of the lumbar spine. Anterior pull on Ilium.
Nerve innervation
L1-L4 (Lovett reactor C2-C5)
Primary muscle type
Tonic / Type I (65-70%)
Myofascial lines
Deep front line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Diaphragm, opposite Psoas major, Quadratus lumborum (both sides), Adductor magnus, Semitendinosis, Semimembranosus, Biceps femoris, Piriformis
Organ relationship (T5-L2, Sacrum, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Synergists:
Manual and practical therapy strategies that will help you find the root cause(s) and achieve faster and better results with your clients.
Functional Rehab Academy is a part of:
Move2Peak Academy ApS, Denmark
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