Chapter 11, Problem 8RFT

Summary Introduction

To review:

Match the term iliacus with the most closely related description given below:

abducts the toes

flexes hip and/or lumbar spine

adduct (retract) scapula

connective tissue bands

plantar flexion at ankle

originates on ilium

flexes elbow

dorsiflexes ankle and inverts foot

lateral rotation of humerus at shoulder

supinates forearm

extends, adducts, medially rotates humerus at shoulder

Introduction:

Iliopsoas group is one of the groups of muscles that help in the movement of the thigh. It contains iliacus and psoas major.