1- *ACTION CHART: L.E. Muscle - for THIGH at the HIP Flashcards
To memorize the Action Chart on page 10 of our Handbook
Which Muscle(s) generate the following movement?
> FLEXION
of the Thigh at the Hip?
1- Iliopsoas*
2- Rectus Femoris
3- Sartorius
4- TFL - Tensor Fascia Latae
Only written as “Iliopsoas” in the chart on p.10
1.a. - Iliacus
1.b. - Psosas Major*
Which Muscle(s) generate the following movement?
> EXTENSION
of the Thigh at the Hip?
1- Gluteus Maximus
2- Hamstrings*
*Only written as “Hamstrings” in the chart on p.10
The Hamstrings are:
- Semimembranosus
- Semitendinosus
- Biceps femoris
Which Muscle(s) generate the following movement?
> ABduction
of the Thigh at the Hip?
1- Gluteus Medius
2- Gluteus Minimus
3- TFL - Tensor Fascia Latae
4- Sartorius
Which Muscle(s) generate the following movement?
> ADDuction
of the Thigh at the Hip?
1- ADDuctor Group*
2- Gracilis
Only written as “ADDuctor Group
“ in the chart on p.10
1.a. - Pectineus
1.b. - Adductor Brevis
1.c. - Adductor Longus
1.d. - Adductor Magnus
Which Muscle(s) generate the following movement?
> MEDIAL ROTATION
of the Thigh at the Hip?
(or INTERNAL Rotation)
1- Gluteus Medius
2- Gluteus Minimus
3- TFL - Tensor Fascia Latae
Which Muscle(s) generate the following movement?
> LATERAL ROTATION
of the Thigh at the Hip?
(or EXTERNAL Rotation)
1- Gluteus Maximus
2- Lateral rotators (Piriformis)*
3- Sartorius
4- Iliopsoas