Lower Extremities Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Hip Flexion
Mneumonic: PARIS
A
- Iliopsoas
- Rectus Femoris
- Pectineus
- Sartorius
- Adductor Part of the Adductor Magnus
2
Q
Prevents Trunk Deviation
A
Psoas Major of the Iliopsoas
3
Q
Leg Extension
A
- Rectus Femoris
- Vastus Medialis
- Vastus Intermedius
- Vastus Lateralis
4
Q
Hip Adduction
Mneumonic: GAAP “GAP”
A
- Pectineus
- Adductor Longus
- Adductor Brevis
- Gracilis
5
Q
Medial Rotation of the Thigh
A
- Pectineus
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteus Minimus
6
Q
Hip Abduction
Think: Gluteus + Gemelli = OPS
A
- Sartorius
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteus Minimus
- Piriformis
- Superior Gemellus
- Obturator Internus
- Inferior Gemellus
7
Q
Lateral Rotation of the Thigh
Phrase: “Gemelli w/ MAX Stats are Questionable but OP”
A
- Sartorius
- Gluteus Maximus
- Piriformis
- Superior Gemellus
- Obturator Internus
- Inferior Gemellus
- Quadratus Femoris
8
Q
Leg Flexion + Medial Rotation of Tibia
Mneumonic: Semi-Sartorius, Semi-Gracilis
A
- Sartorius
- Gracilis
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
9
Q
Hip Extension
A
- Hamstring Part of the Adductor Magnus
- Gluteus Maximus (From Seated Position)
- Long head of Biceps Femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
10
Q
Knee Flexion
A
- Biceps Femoris
- Gastrocnemius
11
Q
Lateral Rotation of Tibia
A
- Biceps Femoris
12
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
- Tibialis Anterior
- Extensor Hallucis Longus
- Extensor Digitorum Longus
- Fibularis Tertius
13
Q
Inversion
A
- Tibialis Anterior
- Tibialis Posterior
14
Q
Extends Great Toe
A
- Extensor Hallucis Longus
15
Q
Extends Lateral 4 Digits
A
- Extensor Digitorum Longus