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It depends in which function. Femur flexion: Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings, Sartorius and parts of Adductor magnus. Adduction: Gluteus medius and minimus, Tensor Fascia latae, Sartorius, Piriformis. Flexion of the lumbar spine: Quadratus lumborum and Erector Spinae.

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The antagonist to the psoas muscle is the gluteus maximus, which performs the opposite action to the psoas by extending the hip joint. This means that when the psoas contracts to flex the hip joint, the gluteus maximus relaxes or lengthens to allow for this movement.

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