| The iliacus is a flat triangular muscle
located in the groin area at the front (anterior) of the body.
Click on the diagram opposite for a labelled diagram that includes the
iliacus and
other anterior muscles.
Further information about the iliacus muscle is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin:
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Anterior, inferior iliac spine and iliac fossa (on
the ilium bone).
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Point(s) of Insertion:
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Lessor trochanter (on the femur bone).
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Action(s):
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Flexes (bends) the hip.
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This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage
and similar courses. |
