Iliacus muscle

In this article we will discuss about Iliacus muscle. So let’s get started.

Iliacus muscle

It originates from the upper 2/3rd of iliac fossa and also from anterior inferior iliac spine and gets inserted into the base of lesser trochanter of femur. It is innervated by femoral nerve and artery supply is through the medial femoral circumflex artery and iliac branch of iliolumbar artery. It’s chief action is flexion of hip and flexion of trunk.