0 one of a pair of muscles that bends and turns the thigh and the spine at the level of the lower back
The iliopsoas runs across the iliopubic eminence through the muscular lacuna to its insertion on the lesser trochanter of the femur.
Iliopsoas and iliotibial band lengthening can be done arthroscopically.
It is joined by the iliacus, psoas major forms the iliopsoas which is surrounded by the iliac fascia.
The pain elicited is due to inflammation of the peritoneum overlying the iliopsoas muscles and inflammation of the psoas muscles themselves.
The iliacus originates on the iliac fossa to join psoas at the iliopubic eminence to form the iliopsoas which is inserted into the lesser trochanter.
Weakness is most notable at the iliopsoas, tibialis anterior, and to a lesser extent, hamstring muscles.
Though the iliopsoas is sometimes considered a member of the anterior compartment muscles, the iliacus and the psoas portions do not share the same innervation.
A tight iliopsoas tendon has also been attributed to labrum tears by causing compression or traction injuries that eventually lead to a labrum tear.
