Actions_Lower Extremity Flashcards
Psoas Major
Hip flexion (origin fixed)
Trunk flexion (insertion fixed; as in sit-up)
Assist lateral trunk flexion (unilateral action)
May assist hip ER and ABD
With insertion fixed, tightness contributes to increase lordosis
Psoas Minor
Flexion of trunk and lumbar spine
Illiacus
Hip flexion
Flexes pelvis on femur
Pectineus
Hip adduction
Assist hip flexion
Gracilis
Hipp adduction
Knee flexion
MR of knee
Adductor Longus
Hip adduction
Assist hip flexion
Adductor Brevis
Hip adduction
Hip flexion
Adductor Magnus
Hip adduction
May assist hip extension and flexion
Role in hip rotation depends on thigh position
Gluteus Maximus
Hip extension
Hip ER
Lower fibers assist hip ADD
Upper fibers assist hip ABD
Gluteus Medius
Hip ABD Hip ER (posterior fibers) Hip IR (anterior fibers) Anterior fibers may assist flexion Posterior fibers may assist extension
Gluteus Minimus
Hip ABD
Hip IR
Tensor Fascia Latae
Hip flexion
Hip IR
Hip ABD
Piriformis
Hip ER
Assist hip ABD when hip is flexed
Assist hip EXT
Obturator Internus
Hip ER
Assist hip ABD when hip is flexed
Obturator Externus
Hip ER
Assist hip ADD
Gemellus Superior
Hip ER
Assist hip ABD when hip is flexed
Gemellus Inferior
Hip ER
Assist hip ABD when hip is flexed
Quadratus Femoris
Hip ER
Biceps Femoris
Knee flexion
Knee ER
Hip extension (long head only)
Assist Hip ER (long head only)
Semitendinosus
Knee flexion
Knee IR
Hip extension
Assist hip IR