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Exam 5 Actions Flashcards

1
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Gluteus maximus

A

Extend & laterally rotate thigh
Rise from sitting position
Running

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Gluteus medius

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Abduction & medially rotate thigh

Stops hip from sagging on unsupported side (keeps hips level/stabilized) - with gluteus minimus

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3
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Gluteus minimus

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Abduction & medial rotation of thigh

Stabilize thigh with Gluteus medius

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4
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Piriformis

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Lateral rotation of thigh

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5
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Obturator Internus

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Lateral rotation, extension, & abduction of flexed thigh

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6
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Superior Gemellus

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Lateral rotation, extension, & abduction of flexed thigh

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7
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Inferior Gemellus

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Lateral rotation, extension, & abduction of flexed thigh

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8
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Quadratus Femoris

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Laterally rotate thigh

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9
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Sartorius

A

Flex hip & knee

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10
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Rectus femoris

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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Vastus lateralis

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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12
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Vastus medialis

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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13
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Vastus intermedius

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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14
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Articularis genu

A

Pulls knee capsule up so it doesn’t get caught in knee joint

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15
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Psoas major

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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16
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Iliacus

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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17
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Tensor fascia latae

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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18
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Anterior thigh compartment

A

Flex hip/extend knee

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19
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Medial thigh compartment

A

Adduct thigh

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20
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Posterior thigh compartment

A

Extend hip/flex knee

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21
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Pectineus

A

Adduct thigh

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22
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Adductor longus

A

Adduct thigh

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23
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Adductor brevis

A

Adduct thigh

24
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Adductor magnus

A

Adduct thigh

25
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Gracilis

A

Adduct thigh

26
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Obturator externus

A

Adduct thigh

27
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Biceps femoris

A

Extend hip/flex knee

28
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Semitendinosus

A

Extend hip/flex knee

29
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Semimembranosus

A

Extend hip/flex knee

30
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Anterior leg

A

Dorsiflex ankle, extend toes

31
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Tibialis anterior

A

Dorsiflex ankle (strongest)

32
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Extensor Hallucis Longus

A

Dorsiflex ankle

Extend 1st toe

33
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Extensor Digitorum Longus

A

Dorsiflex ankle

Extend toes 2-5

34
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Peroneus Tertius

A

Dorsiflex ankle

35
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Lateral leg compartment

A

Evert foot

36
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Peroneus longus

A

Evert foot

Support transverse arch of foot

37
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Peroneus brevis

A

Evert foot

38
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Posterior leg compartment

A

Plantar flexion & inversion of foot

39
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Gastrocnemius

A

Flex leg at knee

Plantar flex foot

40
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Soleus

A

Flex leg at knee
Plantar flex foot
Anti-gravity - continuously active during standing to keep from falling forward

41
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Plantaris

A

Proprioception

No other function

42
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Popliteus

A

Flexion & internal rotation (stabilization) of knee joint

Unlocks knee joint by laterally rotating femur

43
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Flexor hallucis longus

A

Plantar flexion of ankle
Inversion of foot
Flex first toe
Support medial longitudinal arch

44
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Flexor digitorum longus

A

Plantar flex ankle
Inversion of foot
Flex 2nd-5th toes

45
Q

Tibialis posterior

A

Plantar flex ankle
Inversion of foot
Support longitudinal & transverse arches

46
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Extensor digitorum brevis

A

Extends toes 2-4

47
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Extensor hallucis brevis

A

Extend 1st toe

48
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Abductor hallucis

A

Abduct 1st toe

Support longitudinal arch

49
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Abductor digiti minimi

A

Abduct 5th toe

Support longitudinal arch

50
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Flexor digitorum brevis

A

Flex 2nd-5th toes

Support longitudinal arch

51
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Quadratus plantae

A

Redirects & augments pull of flexor digitorum longus

Keeps tension on tendon that flexes toes but does not actually move bone

52
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Lumbrical muscles

A

Flex toes 2-5 at metatarsophalangeal joint
Extend toes 2-5 at interphalangeal joint
Adducts toes 2-5 toward big toe

53
Q

Flexor digiti minimi brevis

A

Flexes little toe

54
Q

Flexor hallucis brevis

A

Flexes big toe

55
Q

Adductor hallucis

A

Adducts big toe

Supports transverse & longitudinal arches

56
Q

Plantar interossei muscles

A

Adduct toes 3-5 toward 2nd toe

57
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Dorsal interossei muscles

A

Abduct toes (3 & 4 away from 2nd toe)

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