Muscles That Move The Thigh And Leg: Posterior Muscles Flashcards by Eric Kim | Brainscape

Q

Gluteus maximus

A

Posterolateral side of pelvis

Gluteal tuberosity of femur

Extends thigh

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Gluteus medius

A

Between gluteal lines on ilium

Greater trochanter

Abducts thigh

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Gluteus minimus

A

Between gluteal lines on ilium

Greater trochanter

Abducts thigh

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Q

Piriformis

A

Anterior/lateral sacrum

Greater trochanter

Abducts thigh

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Obturator externus and internus

A

Obturator foramen

Greater trochanter

Laterally rotate thigh

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Superior gemellus

Inferior gemellus

A

Ischial tuberosity

Greater trochanter

Laterally rotate the thigh

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Quadratus femoris

A

Ischial tuberosity

Intertrochanteric crest

Laterally rotate the thigh

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Biceps femoris

Hamstring

A

Ischial tuberosity

Lateral condyle of tibia

Flexes leg

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Semitendinosus

Hamstring

A

Ischial tuberosity

Proximal medial surface of tibia

Flexes leg

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Semimembranosus

Hamstring

A

Ischial tuberosity

Medial condyle of tibia

Flexes leg

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