LE Muscle Action Flashcards
Tensor fascia latae
Abduct thigh (weak) Flex leg (weak) Laterally rotates flexed leg (weak) Stabilize torso on hip joint (weak)
Gluteus Maximus
Laterally rotate thigh
Extend thigh
Abduct thigh
Stabilize torso
Gluteus medius
Abduct extended thigh
Stabilize torso
Medially rotates flexed thigh
Piriformis
Laterally rotate thigh
Abduct flexed leg
Obturator internus
Abduct thigh
Laterally rotate thigh
Superior gemellus
Assist with lateral rotation of thigh
Inferior gemellus
Assist in lateral rotation of thigh
Obturator externus
Laterally rotate thigh at hip
Quadratus femoris
Literally rotate thigh
Iliopsoas
Flex thigh at hip
Iliacus
Flex thigh at hip
Psoas major
Flex trunk
Literally flex trunk
Pectineus
Flex hip
Adduct hip
Sartorius
Flex hip (weak) Abduct hip (weak) Laterally rotate hip (weak) Flex knee (weak) Medially rotate knee (weak) Stabilize hip joint and lower limb
Rectus femoris
Flex thigh at hip
Extend leg at knee
Vastus medialis
Extend leg at knee
Vastus medialis
Extend leg at hip
Vastus lateralis
Extend leg at knee
Articularis genu
Aids knee extension by elevating synovial capsule
Pectineus
Flex hip
Adduct hip
Gracilis
Adduct thigh
Flex thigh at hip
Flex knee
Medially rotate knee
Adductor longus
Adduct thigh at hip
Flex thigh at hip
Hip rotation (controversial)
Adductor brevis
Adduct hip
Flex thigh at hip
Hip rotation (controversial)