Lab # 9 Action Flashcards
Flexes trunk on thigh: flex thigh; lateral flexion of vertebral column
Iliopsoas
Extends knee
Vastus intermedius
Plantarflex & everts foot
Fibularis brevis
Plantarflexion of foot
Gastrocnemius
Adducts thigh; flex & medially rotates leg
Gracilis
Flexes, abducts & laterally rotates thigh; flexes knee
Sartorius
Adduct , medially rotate and flex leg
Adductor magnus
Extend thigh; Flex knee
Semitendinosus
Extend thigh; Flex knee
Semimembranosus
Abducts & medially rotates thigh
Gluteus medius
Extends knee
Vastus medialis
Plantarflex & everts foot
Fibularis longus
Plantarflexion of foot
Soleus
Extends knee; stabilizes knee
Vastus lateralis
Adduct, medially rotate and flex thigh
Adductor longus
Flexes great toe; plantar flexes and inverts foot
Flexor digitorum longus
Powerful thigh extensor
Gluteus maximus
Extends knee & flexes thigh at the hip
Biceps femoris
Steady trunk
Tensor fascia latae
PM of toe extension
Extensor digitorum longus
Extends thigh & flexes knee
Rectus femoris
PM of dorsiflexion
Tibialis anterior