Actions and their Muscles Flashcards
Knee Flexion
Gastrocnemius Biceps femoris Semitendinosis Semimembranosus Popliteus Plantaris Gracilis Sartorius
Knee extension
Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Hip extension
Gluteus Maximus
Biceps femoris (long head)
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Hip abduction
Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Gluteus Maximus
Hip adduction
Adductor Magnus Adductor longus Adductor brevis Pectineus Gracilis
Hip Flexion
Rectus femoris Tensor fasciae latae Sartorius Psoas major Iliacus Psoas minor
Hip lateral rotation
Piriformis Quadratus femoris Obturator internus Obturator externus Gemellus superior Gemellus inferior
Plantar Flexion
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis posterior
Plantaris
Knee medial rotation
Popliteus
Eversion of the foot
Peroneus longus
Peroneus brevis
Extensor Digitorum longus
Inversion of the foot
Tibialis anterior Tibialis posterior Extensor hallucis longus Flexor Digitorum longus Flexor hallucis longus
Dorsiflexion
Tibialis anterior
Extensor Digitorum longus
Extensor hallucis longus
Extension of the toes
Extensor Digitorum longus (2nd-5th)
Extensor Digitorum brevis (2nd-4th)
Extension of the 1st toe
Extensor hallucis longus
Flexion of the 2nd-5th toes
Flexor Digitorum longus Quadratus plantae (assist)