Origin
Superior two thirds of iliac fossa, inner lip of iliac crest, lateral aspect of sacrum
Insertion
Lesser trochanter of femur
Actions
- Flexion of the hip joint
Innervation
- Femoral nerve (L2-L4)
Blood Supply
- Iliolumbar artery
- Deep circumflex iliac artery
- Obturator artery
- Femoral artery
Would you like to learn more about the iliacus muscle? Then check out the iliacus muscle article and video by clicking the link below: Iliacus Muscle Anatomy