Knee Muscles and Movement Functions/Exercises

Question 1

Rectus Femoris

Answer 1

Extends leg, flexes thigh (hip)/Front squat

Question 2

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 2

Extends leg/Lunge

Question 3

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 3

Extends leg/Leg Press

Question 4

Vastus Medialis

Answer 4

Extends leg/Leg extension

Question 5

Sartoris

Answer 5

Flexis hip and leg, rotates leg medially and thigh laterally/Lateral step up

Question 6

Biceps Femoris

Answer 6

Extends thigh (hip); flexes and laterally rotates leg/Romanian deadlift

Question 7

Semitendinosus

Answer 7

Extends thigh (hip); flexes and medially rotates leg/Supine leg curl

Question 8

Semimembranosus

Answer 8

Extends thigh (hip); flexes and medially rotates leg/Standing leg curl

Question 9

Adductor Brevis

Answer 9

Adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh/Lateral lunge

Question 10

Adductor Longus

Answer 10

Adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh/Side step ups

Question 11

Adductor Magnus

Answer 11

Adducts, extends, and laterally rotates thigh/Seated adduction

Question 12

Pectineus

Answer 12

Adducts and flexes thighs/Cable adduction