Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
iliopsoas
A
flex and laterally rotate thigh; flex torso
2
Q
gluteus maximus
A
extend thigh
3
Q
gluteus medius
A
abduct thigh
4
Q
gluteus minimus
A
abduct thigh
5
Q
tensor fascia latae
A
flex and abduct thigh
6
Q
adductor longus
A
adduct and medially rotate thigh; flex thigh at hip
7
Q
adductor brevis
A
adduct and flex thigh
8
Q
adductor magnus
A
adduct and medially rotate thigh; extend thigh at hip
9
Q
pectineus
A
adduct, flex and medially rotate thigh
10
Q
gracialis
A
adduct thigh and flex knee
11
Q
sartorius
A
flex, abduct and laterally rotate thigh, flex knee
12
Q
rectus femoris
A
extend knee
13
Q
vastus lateralis
A
extend knee
14
Q
vastus medialis
A
extend knee
15
Q
vastus intermedius
A
extend knee
