Lower Extremity - Action Flashcards
What is the action of the tensor fasciae latae?
Flexor, abductor and medial rotator of thigh;
What is the action of the sartorius?
Flexor, abductor and lateral rotator of thigh; flexor of leg
What is the action of the rectus femoris?
Extensor of leg; flexor of thigh
What is the action of the vastus lateralis?
Extensor of leg
What is the action of the vastus intermedius?
Extensor of leg
What is the action of the vastus medialis?
Extensor of leg
What is the action of the pectineus?
Adductor, flexor and medial rotator of thigh
What is the action of the adductor longus?
Adductor, flexor and medial rotator of thigh
What is the action of the adductor brevis?
Adductor, flexor and medial rotator of thigh
What is the action of the obturator externus?
Lateral rotator of hip
What is the action of the adductor magnus?
Adductor of thigh
Adductor portion: flexor and medial rotator of thigh
Hamstring portion: extensor and lateral rotator of thigh
What is the action of the gracilis?
Adductor and medial rotator of thigh; flexor of leg
What is the action of the gluteus maximus?
Extensor and lateral rotator of thigh
Upper fibers - abductor of thigh
Lower fibers - adductor of thigh
What is the action of the gluteus medius?
Abductor and medial rotator of thigh
What is the action of the gluteus minimus?
Abductor and medial rotator of thigh
What is the action of the piriformis?
Abductor of flexed thigh; lateral rotator of extended thigh
What is the action of the superior gemellus?
Abductor of flexed thigh; lateral rotator of extended thigh
What is the action of the inferior gemellus?
Abductor of flexed thigh; lateral rotator of extended thigh