exam 6 actions Flashcards
iliopsoas action
psoas part- flex thigh
flex column
lateral flex column
iliacus part- flex thigh
pectineus
adducts, flexes and medially rotates thigh
sartorius
abducts, flex, lateral rotates thigh
flex and medial rotate leg
rectus femoris
flexes thigh
extends leg
vastus lateralis
extends leg
vastus medialis
extends leg
vastus intermedius
extends leg
adductor longus
adducts thigh
flexes thigh
adductor brevis
adducts thigh
flexes thigh
adductor magnus
both adduct thigh
adductor part- flexes thigh
hamstrings part- extends thigh or trunk
gracilis
adducts thigh
flexes and medially rotates leg
obturator externus
lateral rotation thigh
gluteus maximus
extends thigh or trunk
lateral rotates thigh
stabilize knee when extended
gluteus medius
abducts and medially rotates thigh
keeps pelvis level
gluteus minimus
abducts and medial rotates thigh
keeps pelvis level
tensor fascia latae
abducts, flex, medial rotate thigh
keeps pelvis level
stablize knee when extended
flex and laterally rotate leg
piriformis
lateral rotation of extended thigh
abducts flexed thigh q
obturator internus
lateral rotates extended thigh
abducts flexed thigh