Lower Limb Flashcards
Gluteus maximus
Extend and abduct thigh
Gluteus medius
Abduct thigh
Gluteus minimus
Abduct thigh
Tensor fasciae latae
Extend knee
Iliopsoas
Flex hip
Rectus femoris (Quadriceps)
Extend knee
Vastus lateralis (Quadriceps)
Extend knee
Vastus intermedius (Quadriceps)
Extend knee
Vastus medialis (Quadriceps)
Extend knee
Sartorius
Flex hip and knee
Adductor magnus
Adduct thigh
Adductor longus
Adduct thigh
Gracilis
Adduct thigh
Bicep femoris (Hamstrings)
Flex kee
Semitendinosis (Hamstrings)
Flex knee
Semimembranosus (Hamstrings)
Flex knee
Gastrocnemius
Plantsr flexion
Soleus
Plantar flexion
Tibialis anterior
Dorsiflexion and inversion of foot
Extensor digitorum longus
Extend toes
Fibularis longus
Plantar flexion and eversion of foot