muscles of lower limb Flashcards
(23 cards)
Ileopsoas: Ileacus; Psoas major
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Sartorius
Quadriceps Femoris: Rectus Femoris
Quadriceps Femoris: Vastus Lateralis
As for rectus femoris*: patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Quadriceps Femoris: Vastus Medialis
As for rectus femoris*: patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Quadriceps Femoris: Vastus Intermedius
As for rectus femoris*: patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Pectineus
Gracilis
Adductor Longus
Adductor Brevis
Adductor Magnus
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Hamstrings: Biceps Femoris
Hamstrings: Semitendinous
Hamstrings: Semimembranous
Piriformis
Obturator Externus
As for piriformis*: Rotates extended thigh laterally. Because it inserts above head of femur, it cant also assist in abduction of thigh when hip is flexed; Stabilizes joint
Obturator Internus
As for piriformis*: Rotates extended thigh laterally. Because it inserts above head of femur, it cant also assist in abduction of thigh when hip is flexed; Stabilizes joint
Gemellus
As for piriformis*: Rotates extended thigh laterally. Because it inserts above head of femur, it cant also assist in abduction of thigh when hip is flexed; Stabilizes joint
Quadratus Femoris