heupbuigers
Heupbuigers (hip flexors) are a group of muscles that generate flexion at the hip joint. In Dutch anatomical usage, the term refers to several muscles that raise the thigh toward the torso and help stabilize the pelvis during standing and movement. The primary hip flexor is the iliopsoas, a combination of the psoas major and the iliacus. Other muscles commonly considered hip flexors include the rectus femoris, sartorius, tensor fasciae latae, and pectineus.
Anatomy: The iliopsoas consists of the psoas major and iliacus, which merge and attach to the lesser
Function: These muscles produce flexion of the hip, bringing the thigh toward the abdomen. They also assist
Clinical relevance: Tightness or strain of the hip flexors can result from prolonged sitting, rapid acceleration