Muscle Movements Master List Flashcards
(42 cards)
1
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
- Extension of femur
- Lateral rotation of femur
2
Q
Gluteus medius
A
- Abduction of femur
- Medial rotation and flexion of femur
- Lateral rotation and extension of femur
- keeps pelvis level when opposite limb is elevated
3
Q
Gluteus minimus
A
- Abduction of femur
- Medial rotation of femur
- keeps pelvis level when opposite limb is elevated
4
Q
Tensor of Fascia Latae
A
- Abduction of femur
- Medial roation of femur
- Flexion of femur
5
Q
Piriformis
A
- Lateral rotation of femur
- Abduction of femur
- Stabilize hip joint
6
Q
Obturator internus
A
- Lateral rotation of femur
- abduction of femur
- stabilize hip joint
7
Q
Quadratus femoris
A
- lateral rotation of femur
- stabilize hip joint
8
Q
Semitendinosus
A
- extension of femur
- flexion of leg at knee
- medial rotation of leg
9
Q
Semitendinosus
A
- extension of femur
- flexion of leg at knee
- medial rotation of leg
10
Q
Biceps femoris (long)
A
- Extension of femur
- flexion of leg at knee
- lateral rotation of leg
11
Q
Biceps femoris (short)
A
- flexion of leg at knee
- lateral rotation of leg
12
Q
Pectineus
A
- adduction of femur
- flexion of femur
- medial rotation of femur
13
Q
Sartorius
A
- Flexion of femur
- abduction of femur
- lateral rotation of femur
- flexion of leg at knee
14
Q
iliopsoas
A
- Flexion of femur
- stabilize hip joint
15
Q
Psoas major
A
- controls deviation of trunk; active during standing
16
Q
Rectus femoris
A
- flexion of thigh at hip
- stabilize hip joint
- extension of leg at knee
17
Q
Vastus lateralis
A
Extension of leg at knee
18
Q
Vastus medialis
A
Extension of leg at knee
19
Q
Vastus intermedius
A
extension of leg at knee
20
Q
Adductor longus
A
- adduction of thigh
- flexion of thigh
21
Q
Adductor brevis
A
- adduction of thigh
- flexion of thigh
22
Q
Adductor magnus
A
- adduction of thigh
- adductor portion - flexion of thigh
- hamstring portion - extension of thigh
23
Q
Gracilis
A
- adduction of thigh
- flexion of leg at knee
- medial rotation of leg
24
Q
Obturator externus
A
Lateral rotation of thigh
25
Masseter contributes to what muscle movements?
Elevate and Protrude Mandible
26
Temporalis contributes to what muscle movements?
Elevate and Retract Mandible
27
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle Superior and Inferior Heads contributes to what muscle movements?
Protrude Mandible
28
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle Superior and Inferior Heads contributes to what muscle movements *WHEN ACTING INDEPENDENTLY AND ALTERNATIVELY*?
Produce Side to Side Movement
29
Medial Pterygoid Muscle Superficial and Deep Heads contributes to what muscle movements *WHEN ACTING INDEPENDENTLY AND ALTERNATIVELY*?
Produce a Grinding Motion
30
Medial Pterygoid Muscle Superficial and Deep Heads contributes to what muscle movements?
Elevate and Protrude Mandible
31
Gastrocnemius
* Flexion at knee
* plantar flexion
32
Soleus
Plantar flexion
33
Plantaris
Plantar flexion
34
Tibialis posterior
* plantar flexion
* inversion at ankle
35
Flexor hallicus longus
* Flexion of first digit
* plantar flexion
36
Flexor digitorum longus
* Flexion of digits 2-4
* plantar flexion
37
Popliteus
Flexion at knee
38
Fibularis longus
* Eversion at ankle
* plantar flexion
39
Fibularis brevis
* Eversion at ankle
* plantar flexion
40
Tibialis anterior
* inversion at ankle
* dorsiflexion
41
Extensor hallicus longus
* extension of first digit
* dorsiflexion
42
Extensor digitorum longus
* Extension of digits 2-4
* dorsiflexion
