Knee joint Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Knee extension (4)
A
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedius
Vastus lateralis
Rectus femoris
2
Q
Knee flexion (8)
A
Semimembranous Semitendinosus Biceps femoris Sartorius Gracilis Popliteus Gastrocnemius Plantaris
3
Q
Knee medial rotation (5)
A
Popliteus Semimembranosus Semitendinosus Sartorius Gracilis
4
Q
Knee lateral rotation (1)
A
Biceps femoris
5
Q
What movements can the knee joint perform? (4)
A
Extension, Flexion, Medial rotation, Lateral rotation
*When the knee is flexed
6
Q
How many movements can the knee joint do?
A
4