Hindlimb - Actions Flashcards
sartorius action
flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation of hip
gracilis action
flexion, abduction, and medial rotation of hip
vastus lateralis (quad. femoris) action
extends leg
gluteus medius action
abduction of hip, lateral rotation of thigh
gluteus maximus action
external rotation and extension of hip
tensor fasciae latae action
flexion and medial rotation of thigh, lateral rotation of leg
biceps femoris action
flexes knee
gastrocnemius action
extends foot
tibialis anterior action
flexes foot
extensor digitorum longus action
extends phalanges & foot
peroneus longus action
flexes foot
pectineus action
flexes thigh
adductor longus action
adduction of hip
adductor femoris action
adduction and lateral rotation of thigh
rectus femoris (quad. femoris) action
knee extension, hip flexion
vastus medialis (quad. femoris) action
extends lower leg
vastus intermedius (quad. femoris) action
extends lower leg
semimembranosus action
extension of hip, flexion of knee
semitendinosus action
flexion of knee, extension of hip
soleus action
extends foot
flexor digitorum longus action
flexes terminal phalanges
flexor hallucis longus action
flexes terminal phalanges
