Lecture 4: Lower Limb

Question 1

Abductors of the hip

Answer 1

• gluteus medius

- gluteus minimus

Question 2

Knee extensors

Answer 2

• quadriceps = vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris, vastus medialis

Question 3

Knee flexors

Answer 3

• hamstrings = semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris

Question 4

Knee adductors

Answer 4

• gracilitus, adductor longus, pectineus

Question 5

Hip rotators

Answer 5

• piriformis, gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, quadratus femoris

Question 6

Ankle plantarflexors

Answer 6

• lateral gastrocnemius, medial gastrocnemius, soleus

Question 7

Pelvic movements

Answer 7

• yaw = rotation around vertical axis
• roll = side to side hip drop
• pitch = anterior/posterior tilt