Appendix D Flashcards
Gastrocnemius
Concentrically accelerates plantAr flexion
Points foot away from the shin
Soleus isolated function
Laymen terms
Concentrically accelerates plantar Flexion
Points foot away from Shin
Gluteus maximus
Concentrically accelerates hip extension and external rotation
Moves leg backwards and rotates leg outward
Tensor fascia latae TFL
Concentrically accelerates hip flexion abduction and internal rotation
Lifts leg up moves leg away from midline of the body turns leg in wards
Psoas
Concentrically accelerates hip flexion and external rotation
Concentrically extends and rotates lumbar spine
Lift leg up turns leg outwards pulls torso backwards
Latissimus dorsi
Concentrically accelerates shoulder extension adduction and internal rotation
Pulls arm down rotates arm inwards pulls arms in towards side