Muscle Actions Exam 1 Flashcards
quadratus plantae
directs tendons
lumbricles
adduct toe 2-5, flex MTP joint, extend IP joint 2-5
extensor digitorum brevis
extend toes 2-4
flexor hallicus longus
plantarflex, inversion, flex digit 1
flexor digitorum longus
plantarflex, inversion, flex digit 2-5
tibialis posterior
planterflex, inversion
soleus
plantarflex ankle
gastrocnemius
plantarflex ankle, flex knee
popliteus
flex knee, medially rotate knee
hamstrings
flex knee, extend hip
fibularis tertius
dorsiflex, eversion
fibularis brevis
plantarflex, eversion
fibularis longus
plantarflex, eversion
extensor hallicus longus
dorsiflexion, inversion & eversion, extend big toe
extensor digitorum longus
dorsiflex, eversion, extend digit 2-5
tibialis anterior
dorsiflex, inversion
quadriceps
extend knee
rectus femoris
flex hip, extend knee
piriformis
external rotation, abduction, extend hip
gluteus minimus
external rotation, flex and internally rotate hip, extend and externally rotate hip
gluteus medius
abduct hip, flex and internally rotate hip, extend and externally rotate hip
gluteus maximus
extend hip, externally rotate hip, abduction, adduction
iliacus
contract/raise trunk, unilateral bend
psoas major
flex hip, external rotation of the hip
lumbricals of the foot
plantar flexion & flexion of toes
abductor pollicus longus
abduct hand and thumb
extensor pollicus brevis
abduct hand, extend thumb