EX 13 Muscle Action: Thigh and Leg Movement (Posterior) Flashcards by Angelica Orallo | Brainscape

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Gluteus maximus

A

Power thigh extensor

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Gluteus medius

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Abducts and medially rotates thigh

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Gluteus minimus

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Abducts and medially rotates thigh

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Biceps femoris

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Extends thigh; laterally rotates leg; flexes leg

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Semitendinosus

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Extends thigh; flexes leg; medially rotates leg

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Semimembranosus

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Extends thigh; flexes leg; medially rotates leg

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