Legs 2 Flashcards
1
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Quadriceps: Rectus femoris
A
Extends leg, flexes thigh
2
Q
Vastus lateralis
A
Extends leg, stabilizes knee
3
Q
Vastus medialis
A
Extends leg, stabilizes patella
4
Q
Vastus Intermedius
A
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5
Q
Tensor fasciae latae (STEADY)
A
Steadies trunk
6
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
POWERFUL thigh extensor
7
Q
Gluteus medius (ABDUCT+MEDIAL ROTAT)
A
Abducts and medially rotates thigh
8
Q
Gluteus minimus (SAME Bro)
A
Abducts and medially rotates thigh
9
Q
Use logic: Back of thigh: Biceps femoris )
A
Flexes leg, extends thigh
10
Q
Semitendinosus(SAME)
A
Flexes leg, extends thigh
11
Q
Semimembranosus
A
Flexes leg, extends thigh
12
Q
Piriformis
A
13
Q
Obturator internus
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14
Q
Superior gemellus muscle
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15
Q
Inferior gemellus muscle
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