Muscles You Need to Know: Muscles That Act on the Thigh (Femur) and Lower Leg (Tibia) Flashcards Preview

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Flashcards in Muscles You Need to Know: Muscles That Act on the Thigh (Femur) and Lower Leg (Tibia) Deck (11)
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1
Q

Gluteus maximus/medius/minimus

A

Extension at hip

2
Q

Tensor fasciae latae

A

Abduction of thigh

3
Q

Sartorius

A

Lateral rotation of thigh

4
Q

Adductors

A

Adduction of thigh

5
Q

Gracilis

A

Adduction of thigh

6
Q

Quadriceps femoris- Rectus femoris

A

Extension at knee

7
Q

Quadriceps femoris- Vastus lateralis, mediallis, intermedius

A

Extension at knee

8
Q

Hamstring- Biceps femoris

A

Flexion at knee

9
Q

Hamstring- Semitendinosus

A

Flexion at knee

10
Q

Hamstring- Semimembranosus

A

Flexion at knee

11
Q

Iliopsoas

A

Flexion at hip