The hip region muscles include the following:

• Anterior group (flexors)
  • Iliopsoas (Iliacus and psoas major)
  • Psoas minor
• Posterior group (extensors)
  • Gluteus maximus
  • Gluteus medius
  • Gluteus minimus
  • Tensor fasciae latae
  • Piriformis
  • Obturator internus
  • Obturator externus
  • Superior gemellus
  • Inferior gemellus
  • Quadratus femoris

Tensor fasciae latae

The tensor fasciae latae is a thin muscle situated in the gluteal region and the lateral surface of the thigh.

Origin: anterior superior iliac spine, anterior aspect of the iliac crest.

Insertion: the tensor fasciae latae continues as the iliotibial tract, which inserts into the lateral condyle of the tibia.

Action: internal rotation and abduction of the thigh, flexion and external rotation of the leg, stabilizing the hip and knee joints.

Innervation: superior gluteal nerve (L4 - S1).

Blood supply: superior gluteal artery, lateral circumflex femoral artery.