anterior and medial thigh muscle actions Flashcards
1
Q
vastus intermedius
A
- extends leg
2
Q
adductor magnus: adductor part
A
- adducts thigh
- flexes thigh
3
Q
gracilis
A
- adducts thigh
- flexes and medially rotates leg
4
Q
vastus medialis
A
- extends leg
5
Q
obturator externus
A
- laterally rotates thigh
6
Q
rectus femoris
A
- flexes thigh
- extends leg
7
Q
sartorius
A
- abducts, flexes and laterally rotates thigh
- flexes and medially rotates leg
8
Q
adductor brevis
A
- adducts thigh
- flexes thigh
9
Q
vastus lateralis
A
- extends leg
10
Q
adductor longus
A
- adducts thigh
- flexes thigh
11
Q
pectineus
A
- adducts, flexes and medially rotates thigh
12
Q
adductor magnus: hamstring part
A
- adducts thigh
- extends thigh or trunk
