What muscles are used in hip medial rotation?

Primary Muscles:

- Gluteus medius: The gluteus medius muscle is located on the outer side of the hip and originates from the ilium (pelvis bone). It inserts into the greater trochanter of the femur (thigh bone). The gluteus medius function to rotate the hip inwardly.

- Gluteus minimus: The gluteus minimus muscle is located deep to the gluteus medius and also originates from the ilium. It inserts into the greater trochanter of the femur. The gluteus minimus function is similar to the gluteus medius, helping to rotate the hip inward.

- Tensor fascia lata: The tensor fascia lata muscle is located on the lateral (outer) side of the thigh and originates from the ilium. It inserts into the iliotibial band (a thick band of tissue that runs from the hip to the knee). The tensor fascia lata function is to help with hip internal rotation.

Secondary Muscles:

- Piriformis: The piriformis muscle is a small muscle deep within the buttocks. It originates from the sacrum (lower back) and inserts into the greater trochanter of the femur. The piriformis helps with external hip rotation.

- Sartorius: The sartorius muscle runs along the front of the thigh and originates from the ilium. It inserts into the medial (inner) side of the tibia (shin bone). The sartorius aids in hip medial rotation.

- Obturator internus: The obturator internus muscle is located deep within the pelvis and originates from the obturator foramen (a hole in the pelvis bone). It inserts into the greater trochanter of the femur. The obturator internus contribute to hip medial rotation.