Lower Appendage Musculoskeletal Flashcards
Anterior thigh flexion of the hip (3)
Iliopsoas
Rectus femoris
Sartorisus
Lateral/posterior thigh abduction of hip (3)
Tensor fasciae latae Gluteus medius ( prime mover) Gluteus Maximus (prime mover extension of hip)
Posterior thigh extension of hip (3)
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
The hamstrings
Medial thigh adduction of hip
Adductor magnus
Adductor longus
Gracilis
Anterior thigh extension of knee (4)
Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Vastus intermedius The quadriceps
Anterior thigh flexion of knee
Sartorius
Posterior thigh flexion of knee (3)
Biceps femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Hamstrings
Posterior leg flexion of knee
Gastrocnemius
Anterior leg dorsiflexion
Tibialis anterior
Posterior leg plantar flexion (2)
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Posterior leg inversion
Tibialis posterior
Lateral leg eversion of foot
Fibularis longus
Proximal or origin of gastrocnemius
Medial and lateral condyles of femur
Distal or insertion of gastrocnemius
Calcaneus