Lower Body Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus Maximus
A
Extend and laterally rotate the hip joint
2
Q
Gluteus Medius
A
Internally rotate the thigh
3
Q
Gracilis
A
Leg flexion and rotation around the knee joint
4
Q
Sartorius
A
Flexion, External rotation and abduction of leg
5
Q
Rectus Femoris
A
Thigh flexion
6
Q
Biceps femoris
A
Flexion of the leg
7
Q
Vatus Lateralis
A
Extend the knee joint moving the leg forward
8
Q
Vastus Medialis
A
Extend the knee
9
Q
Vastus intermedius
A
Extension of knee joint
10
Q
Semitendinosous
A
Extends/Straightens the hip joint
11
Q
Lliopsoas
A
Flexion of the hip
12
Q
Gastrocneium
A
Plantar flexing the foot at the ankle joint
13
Q
Tibialis anterior
A
Dorsiflexes the foot of the talocural joint
14
Q
Soleus
A
Plantar flexion of the foot
15
Q
Achillies tendon
A
Power from the calf muscles to heel and foot
16
Q
IT Band
A
Extend abduct and laterally and medially rotate the hip
