Actions of the Lower Extremity Flashcards
1
Q
Biceps femoris: Long head and Short head
A
Flexion of leg
Tibial nerve & Common fibular nerve
2
Q
Semitendinosus
A
Extension of thigh
Tibial nerve
3
Q
Semimembranosus
A
Extension of thigh
Tibial nerve
4
Q
Tensor fasciae latae
A
Abduction of thigh
5
Q
Sartorius
A
Flexion of thigh
Femoral nerve
6
Q
Rectus femoris
A
Flexion of thigh
Femoral nerve
7
Q
Vastus femoris
A
Extension of leg
Femoral nerve
8
Q
Vastus medialis
A
Extension of leg
Femoral nerve
9
Q
Vastus intermedius
A
Extension of leg
Femoral nerve
10
Q
Gracilis
A
Adduction of thigh
Obturator nerve
11
Q
Adductor longus
A
Adduction of thigh
Obturator nerve
12
Q
Adductor magnus
A
Adduction of thigh
Obturator nerve & Sciatic nerve
13
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Flexion of leg
Tibial nerve
14
Q
Soleus
A
Plantar flexion of foot
Tibial nerve
15
Q
Flexor digitorum longus
A
Plantar flexion of foot
Tibial nerve
