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M. Iliopsoas

Strongest lumbar muscles, consists of two parts (m. Psoas major and m. Illiacus (2 parts in Ru and Eq)

M. Psoas major

Origin: last rib, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae


Insertion: trochanter minor femoris

Origin and Insertion

M. Illiacus

Origin: Ala ossis ilii, tuber coxae


Insertion: trochanter minor femoris


Function: flexion of the back