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Joint Muscle Groups- Lower Limb Flashcards

1
Q

What muscles adduct the hip?

A

Adductor Magnus
Adductor brevis
Adductor longus
Gracilis

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2
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What muscles bring about extension at the hip?

A

Gluteus maximus

Hamstrings

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3
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What muscles abduct the hip?

A

Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
Tensor fasciae latae

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4
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What muscles bring about lateral rotation at the hip?

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Piriformis
Obturator internus
Superior and inferior gemelli
Quadratus femoris

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5
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What muscles extend the knee?

A

Quadriceps

Tensor fasciae latae

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6
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What muscles flex the knee?

A 
Hamstrings 
Gracilis
Sartorius
Gastrocnemius
Popliteus
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7
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What muscles medially rotate the knee?

A

Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Gracilis
Sartorius

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8
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What muscles laterally rotate the knee?

A

Biceps femoris (when knee is flexed)

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9
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What muscles dorsiflex the foot at the ankle?

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Tibialis anterior
EDL
EHL

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10
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What muscles plantarflex the foot at the ankle?

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Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis posterior
FHL
FDL
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11
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What muscles evert the ankle?

A

Fibularis longus

Fibularis brevis

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12
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What muscles invert the foot?

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Tibialis anterior

Tibialis posterior

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13
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What muscles bring about flexion at the hip?

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Iliopsoas
Quadriceps
Sartorius
Pectineus

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