Practical: Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus Maxiums
A
Extends & laterally rotates the femur
2
Q
Gluteus Medius & Minimus
A
Abducts the femur
3
Q
Piriformis Superior Gemellus Obturator Internus Inferior Gemellus Obturator Externus Quadratus Femoris
A
Laterally rotates the femur
4
Q
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Biceps Femoris (L.H & S.H)
A
Flexion of the leg @ the Knee joint
5
Q
Tensor Fascia Lata
A
Helps stabilize knee
6
Q
Iliacus
Psoas Major
Iliopsoas
A
Flexion of the femur @ the hip
7
Q
Psoas Minor
A
Flexion/ pelvic bone
8
Q
Sartorius
A
Abducts & laterally rotates the femur
9
Q
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Medilais
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Intermedius
A
Extends the leg @ the knee
10
Q
Gracilis Pectinus Adductor longus Adductor Brevis Adductor Magnus
A
Adducts the femur
11
Q
Tibialis Anterior
A
Inverts & dorsal flexes the foot
12
Q
Extensor digitorum Longus
A
Extends digits 2-5
13
Q
Fibularis Tertius
A
Everts & dorsal flexes the foot
14
Q
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Extensor Hallucis Brevis
A
Extends digit 1
15
Q
Extensor digitorum brevis
A
Extends digits 2-4
