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1
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Actions

Rectus Abdominis

A

Flex vertebral column

Tilt pelvis posteriorly

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Actions

External Oblique

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Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Rotate vertebral column to the opposite side

Bilaterally:

Flex the vertebral column

Compress abdominal contents

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Actions

Internal Oblique

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Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Rotate vertebral column to the same side

Bilaterally:

Flex the vertebral column

Compress abdominal contents

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Actions

Erector Spinae

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Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Bilaterally:

Extend the vertebral column

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5
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Actions

Quadratus Lumborum

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Unilaterally:

Laterally tilt (elevate) pelvis

Laterally flex the vertebral column to the same side

Assist to extend the vertebral column

Bilaterally:

Fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation

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Actions

Gluteus Maximus

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All fibers:

Extend coxal joint (hip)

Laterally rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

Lower fibers:

Adduct coxal joint

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Actions

Gluteus Medius

A

All fibers:

Abduct the coxal joint (hip)

Anterior fibers:

Flex coxal joint

Medially rotate coxal joint

Posterior fibers:

Extend coxal joint

Laterally rotate coxal joint

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Actions

Piriformis

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Laterally rotate the coxal joint (hip)

Abduct coxal joint when flexed

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9
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Actions

Psoas Major

(Iliopsoas)

A

With the origin fixed:

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

May laterally rotate coxal joint

With the insertion fixed:

Flex the trunk toward the thigh

Tilt pelvis anteriorly

Unilaterally:

Assist to laterally flex the lumbar spine

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10
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Actions

Iliacus

(Iliopsoas)

A

With the origin fixed:

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

May laterally rotate coxal joint

With the insertion fixed:

Flex the trunk toward the thigh

Tilt pelvis anteriorly

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Actions

Tensor Fasciae Latae

A

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

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Actions

Extensor Digitorum

A

Extend the 2nd thru 5th metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints (fingers)

Assist to extend the radiocarpal joint (wrist)

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13
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Actions

Tibialis Posterior

A

Invert the foot

Plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

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Actions

Peroneus Longus

A

Evert the foot

Assist to plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

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15
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Actions

Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

Extend the 2nd thru 5th metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints (toes)

Dorsiflex the talocrural joint (ankle)

Evert the foot

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16
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Actions

Flexor Carpi Radialis

A

Flex the radiocarpal joint (wrist)

Abduct radiocarpal joint (radial deviation)

May assist to flex the humeroulnar joint (elbow)

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17
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Actions

Adductor Magnus

A

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Assist to flex coxal joint

Posterior fibers:

Extend coxal joint

18
Q

Actions

Adductor Longus

A

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Asstst to flex coxal joint

19
Q

Actions

Adductor Brevis

A

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Assist to flex coxal joint

20
Q

Actions

Pectineus

(Adductor Group)

A

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Assist to flex coxal joint

21
Q

Actions

Gracilis

(Adductor Group)

A

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Flex the tibiofemoral joint (knee)

Medially rotate flexed tibiofemoral joint

22
Q

Actions

Flex vertebral column

Tilt pelvis posteriorly

A

Rectus Abdominis

23
Q

Actions

Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Rotate vertebral column to the opposite side

Bilaterally:

Flex the vertebral column

Compress abdominal contents

A

External Oblique

24
Q

Actions

Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Rotate vertebral column to the same side

Bilaterally:

Flex the vertebral column

Compress abdominal contents

A

Internal Oblique

25
Q

Actions

Unilaterally:

Laterally flex vertebral column to the same side

Bilaterally:

Extend the vertebral column

A

Erector Spinae

26
Q

Actions

Unilaterally:

Laterally tilt (elevate) pelvis

Laterally flex the vertebral column to the same side

Assist to extend the vertebral column

Bilaterally:

Fix the last rib during forced inhalation and exhalation

A

Quadratus Lumborum

27
Q

Actions

All fibers:

Extend coxal joint (hip)

Laterally rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

Lower fibers:

Adduct coxal joint

A

Gluteus Maximus

28
Q

Actions

All fibers:

Abduct the coxal joint (hip)

Anterior fibers:

Flex coxal joint

Medially rotate coxal joint

Posterior fibers:

Extend coxal joint

Laterally rotate coxal joint

A

Gluteus Medius

29
Q

Actions

Laterally rotate the coxal joint (hip)

Abduct coxal joint when flexed

A

Piriformis

30
Q

Actions

With the origin fixed:

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

May laterally rotate coxal joint

With the insertion fixed:

Flex the trunk toward the thigh

Tilt pelvis anteriorly

Unilaterally:

Assist to laterally flex the lumbar spine

A

Psoas Major

(Iliopsoas)

31
Q

Actions

With the origin fixed:

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

May laterally rotate coxal joint

With the insertion fixed:

Flex the trunk toward the thigh

Tilt pelvis anteriorly

A

Iliacus

(Iliopsoas)

32
Q

Actions

Flex the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Abduct coxal joint

A

Tensor Fasciae Latae

33
Q

Actions

Extend the 2nd thru 5th metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints (fingers)

Assist to extend the radiocarpal joint (wrist)

A

Extensor Digitorum

34
Q

Actions

Invert the foot

Plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

A

Tibialis Posterior

35
Q

Actions

Evert the foot

Assist to plantar flex the talocrural joint (ankle)

A

Peroneus Longus

36
Q

Actions

Extend the 2nd thru 5th metatarsophalangeal and interphalangeal joints (toes)

Dorsiflex the talocrural joint (ankle)

Evert the foot

A

Extensor Digitorum Longus

37
Q

Actions

Flex the radiocarpal joint (wrist)

Abduct radiocarpal joint (radial deviation)

May assist to flex the humeroulnar joint (elbow)

A

Flexor Carpi Radialis

38
Q

Actions

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Assist to flex coxal joint

Posterior fibers:

Extend coxal joint

A

Adductor Magnus

39
Q

Actions

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Asstst to flex coxal joint

A

Adductor Longus

40
Q

Actions

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Assist to flex coxal joint

A

Adductor Brevis

41
Q

Actions

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Assist to flex coxal joint

A

Pectineus

(Adductor Group)

42
Q

Actions

Adduct the coxal joint (hip)

Medially rotate coxal joint

Flex the tibiofemoral joint (knee)

Medially rotate flexed tibiofemoral joint

A

Gracilis

(Adductor Group)

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