Lower extremity muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Adductor longus
A
Adduct and medially rotate thigh
2
Q
Adductor magnus
A
Adduct and medially rotate thigh
3
Q
Biceps femoris
A
Extend thigh and flex leg
4
Q
Extensor digitorum longus
A
Extend toes
5
Q
Fibularis longus
A
Plantar flex and evert foot
6
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Plantar flex foot
7
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
Extend thigh
8
Q
Gluteus medius
A
Abduct and medically rotate thigh
9
Q
Gracilis
A
Adduct and medially rotate thigh
10
Q
Iliposoas
A
Flex thigh
11
Q
Rectus femoris
A
Flex thigh and extend leg
12
Q
Sartorius
A
Flex, abduct and laterally rotate thigh
13
Q
Semimembranosus
A
Extend thigh and flex leg
14
Q
Semitendinosus
A
Extend thigh and flex leg
15
Q
Soleus
A
Plantar flex foot
16
Q
Tensor fascia lata
A
Flex and abduct thigh
17
Q
Tibialis anterior
A
Dorsifelx and invert foot
18
Q
Vastus intermedius
A
Extend leg
19
Q
Vastus lateralis
A
Extend leg
20
Q
Vastus medialis
A
Extend leg
