Muscles of the Leg Flashcards
(10 cards)
Rectus Femoris
Extension of the knee
Vastus Lateralis
Extension of the knee
Vastus Medialis
Extension of the knee
What muscles make up the “quads”
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius
Tibialis Anterior
Dorsiflexion of the foot and ankles
What muscles make up the “hamstrings”
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus
Biceps Femoris
Flexion of the knee
Semitendinosus
Flexion of the knee
Semimemranosus
Flexion of the knee
Gastrocnemius
Plantar flexion of the foot and ankle