The Psoas Major Muscle: Origin, Insertion, and Actions

The Psoas major is a crucial muscle located deep within the lumbar region, adjacent to the spine and the brim of the lesser pelvis. Originating from the 12th thoracic vertebra to the 5th lumbar vertebra, it plays a vital role in hip flexion and trunk movement. In this video, we’ll delve into the anatomy of the Psoas major, its actions, innervation, and its synergy with the iliacus muscle to form the iliopsoas. Additionally, we’ll guide you through effective exercises to strengthen and stretch the psoas major for optimal muscle health. Tune in to learn more! For more videos, be sure to subscribe to our channel here on YouTube at the link below, and don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss one. [club196598500|@MuscleandMotion] WANT EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS NOT FOUND ON YOUTUBE? Try Muscle and Motion apps and online courses today on all devices! Apps: Strength app - Postue app - Anatomy app - Yoga app - Online Courses: Functional Training Anatomy - Anterior Knee Pain - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------— FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join 6.5 million followers worldwide. YouTube (660K followers) - [club196598500|@MuscleandMotion] Instagram ( followers)- Facebook ( followers) - The Muscle and Motion team - Tiktok - @muscleandmotion