Module 11 Lower Body muscles

Question 1

What is the action of the psoas major?

Answer 1

Flexion and lateral rotation of the thigh

Question 2

What is the action of the Gluteus maximus?

Answer 2

Extension of the thigh

Question 3

What is the action of the Gluteus medius?

Answer 3

Abduction of the thigh

Question 4

What is the action of the Tensor fascia lata?

Answer 4

Flexion and abduction of the thigh

Question 5

What is the action of the Quadratus femoris?

Answer 5

Lateral rotation of the thigh

Question 6

What is the action of the Pectineus?

Answer 6

Adduction, flexion and medial rotation of the thigh

Question 7

What is the action of the Rectus femoris?

Answer 7

extension of the leg (and thigh flexion

Question 8

What is the action of the Sartorius?

Answer 8

flexion of the leg (and flexion, abduction and lateral rotation of the thigh)

Question 9

What is the action of the Biceps femoris?

Answer 9

flexion of the leg (and extension and lateral rotation of the thigh)

Question 10

What is the action of the Semimembranosus?

Answer 10

flexion of the leg (and extension and medial rotation of the thigh