Actions of Muscles of the Hindlimb

Question 1

Name the flexors of the hip/ protractors of HL

Answer 1

Tensor fascia latae, iliopsoas, satorius, rectus femoris,

Question 2

Name the hip extensors/ HL retractors

Answer 2

biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, piriformis

Question 3

Name the abductors of the hip

Answer 3

Gluteal muscles- superficial, middle, deep

Question 4

Name the adductors of the hip

Answer 4

‘GAPE”

Gracialis, Adductor, Pectineus, External obturator

Question 5

Name the extensor of the stifle

Answer 5

quadriceps femoris