Thigh Muscle Actions Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
rectus femoris
A
knee extension
hip flexion
2
Q
vast laterals, medals, and intermedius
A
knee extension
3
Q
sartorius
A
hip flexion, abduction, and LR
knee flexion
4
Q
pectineus
A
hip flexion, add, and MR
5
Q
adductor longus and brevis
A
hip add, flexion, and MR
6
Q
adductor magnus
A
hip add, extension, and MR
7
Q
gracilis
A
hip flexion, MR, and add
knee flexion
8
Q
glut max
A
hip extension + LR
secondary action = hip add
9
Q
glut med and min
A
hip abduction
assist in MR + LR of hip
10
Q
tensor fasciae latae
A
hip flexion, abd, and MR
11
Q
piriformis
A
hip LR
12
Q
biceps femoris
A
knee flexion
hip extension
13
Q
semimembranosus + semitendinosus
A
knee flexion
hip extension
