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Actions of muscles that cross the hip Flashcards

1
Q

What are the actions of the Gluteus Maximus?

A

Upper:
- Extends
- Abducts
- Laterally rotates

Lower:
- Extends
- Adducts
- Laterally rotates

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What are the actions of the Gluteus medius?

A

Anterior:
- Flexes
- Abducts
- Medially rotates

Posterior:
- Extends
- Abducts
- Laterally rotates

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Q

What are the actions of the Gluteus minimus?

A
  • Flexes
  • Abducts
  • Medially rotates
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What are the actions of the Gracilis?

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  • Flexes
  • Adducts
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What are the actions of the Pectineus?

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  • Flexes
  • Addcuts
  • Medially rotates
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What are the actions of the Adductor longus?

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  • Flexes
  • Adducts
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What are the actions of the Adductor brevis?

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  • Flexes
  • Adducts
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Q

What are the actions of the “True adductor” of Adductor magnus?

A
  • Flexes
  • Adducts
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Q

What are the actions of the ‘Ex hamstring’ of Adductor magnus?

A
  • Extends
  • Adducts
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What are the actions of the Pyriformis?

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  • Abducts
  • Laterally rotates
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What are the actions of the Gemellus superior?

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  • Laterally rotates
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What are the actions of the Gemellus inferior?

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  • Laterally rotates
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What are the actions of the Obturator internus?

A
  • Laterally rotates
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What are the actions of the Obturator externus?

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  • Adducts
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What are the actions of the Quadratus femoris?

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  • Extends
  • Adducts
  • Laterally rotates
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16
Q

What are the actions of the Semimembranosus?

A
  • Extends
  • Adducts
17
Q

What are the actions of the Semitendinosus?

A
  • Extends
  • Adducts
18
Q

What are the actions of the Long head of the Bicep femoris?

A
  • Extends
  • Adducts
  • Laterally rotates
19
Q

What are the actions of the iliacus muscle?

A
  • Flexes
  • Medially rotates
20
Q

What are the actions of the Psoas major?

A
  • Flexes
  • Medially rotates
21
Q

Why do we not consider the psoas minor?

A
  • It inserts onto the pelvic brim.
  • So doesn’t cross and act on the hip.
  • And it is too small to be functional.
22
Q

What are the actions of the Tensor Facie Latae?

A
  • Flexes
  • Abducts
  • Medially rotates
23
Q

What are the actions of the Sartorius?

A
  • Flexes
  • Abducts
  • Laterally rotates
24
Q

What are the actions of the Rectus femoris?

A
  • Flexes
  • Abducts

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