Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
Psoas major
A
Hip flexion and lateral vertebral column flexion
2
Q
Iliacus
A
Hip flexion
3
Q
Gluteus maximus
A
Hip extension
4
Q
Tensor fasciae latae
A
Hip flexion, abduction, and medial rotation
5
Q
Gluteus medius
A
Hip abduction and medial rotation
6
Q
Gluteus minimus
A
Hip abduction and medial rotation
7
Q
Piriformis
A
Lateral rotation of extended hip
8
Q
Superior gemellus
A
Lateral rotation of extended hip
9
Q
Obturator internus
A
Lateral rotation of extended hip
10
Q
Inferior gemellus
A
Lateral rotation of extended
11
Q
Quadratus femoris
A
Lateral hip rotation
12
Q
Vastus lateralis
A
Knee extension and stabilization
13
Q
Rectus femoris
A
Knee extension
14
Q
Vastus medialis
A
Knee extension
15
Q
Sartorius
A
Hip flexion, adduction, lateral rotation, knee flexion
