Hip Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Iliopsoas
A
hip flexion
2
Q
rectus femoris
A
hip flexion, knee extension
3
Q
Sartorius
A
hip flexion, abduction, lateral rotation and knee flexion
4
Q
Pectineus
A
hip flexion and adduction
5
Q
Adductor longus
A
hip adduction
6
Q
adductor brevis
A
hip adduction
7
Q
adductor magnus
A
hip adduction
8
Q
gracilis
A
hip adduction
9
Q
gluteus maximus
A
hip extension, hyperextension, lateral rotation
10
Q
deep rotator
A
hip lateral rotation
11
Q
Semimembranous
A
extend hip and flex knee
12
Q
semitendonous
A
extend hip and flex knee
13
Q
biceps femoris long head
A
extend hip and flex knee
14
Q
biceps femoris short head
A
flex knee
15
Q
gluteus medius
A
hip abduction
