Question

The origin of the _____ muscle originates on the inner surface of the ilium and the lower borders of the transverse processes (L1-L5), sides of the bodies of the last thoracic vertebra (T12), lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5), intervertebral fibrocartilages, and base of the sacrum.

Insertion: lesser trochanter of the femur and shaft just below posts minor; pectineal line (of pubis) and iliopectineal eminence
A) Flexion of the hip
B) Anterior pelvic rotation
C) Flexion of lumbar spine (sagittal)
D) External rotation of hip
E) Transverse pelvic rotation contra laterally when ipsilateral femur is stabilized (transverse)

Answer 1

The answer is Iliopsoas

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is none of the alternatives. The correct answer is iliopsoas. It refers to the joined psoas and the iliacus muscles. The two muscles are separate in the abomen, but usually merge in the thigh.