Hindlimb - Actions Flashcards by J L | Brainscape

Q

sartorius action

A

flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation of hip

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gracilis action

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flexion, abduction, and medial rotation of hip

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vastus lateralis (quad. femoris) action

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extends leg

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gluteus medius action

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abduction of hip, lateral rotation of thigh

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gluteus maximus action

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external rotation and extension of hip

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tensor fasciae latae action

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flexion and medial rotation of thigh, lateral rotation of leg

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biceps femoris action

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flexes knee

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gastrocnemius action

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extends foot

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tibialis anterior action

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flexes foot

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extensor digitorum longus action

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extends phalanges & foot

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peroneus longus action

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flexes foot

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pectineus action

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flexes thigh

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adductor longus action

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adduction of hip

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adductor femoris action

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adduction and lateral rotation of thigh

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rectus femoris (quad. femoris) action

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knee extension, hip flexion

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vastus medialis (quad. femoris) action

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extends lower leg

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vastus intermedius (quad. femoris) action

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extends lower leg

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semimembranosus action

A

extension of hip, flexion of knee

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semitendinosus action

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flexion of knee, extension of hip

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soleus action

A

extends foot

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flexor digitorum longus action

A

flexes terminal phalanges

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flexor hallucis longus action

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flexes terminal phalanges