muscle movements Flashcards
what muscles flex the hip?
iliopsoas= psoas major and iliacus
what muscles extend the hip?
gluteus maximus
what muscles aBduct the hip?
gluteus medius, minimus- superior gluteal nerve
what muscles aDduct the hip?
adductor longus, brevis and magnus
what muscles laterally rotate the thigh?
obturator externus, piriformis, obturator internus, quadratus femoris, inferior and superior gemellus
what muscles medially rotate the thigh?
anterior fibres of glut medius and minimus, tensor fascia lata
what muscles flex the knee?
biceps femoris- tibial nerve
what muscles extend the knee?
rectus femoris, quadracepts femoris- femoral nerve
what muscles laterally rotate the knee?
biceps femoris- tibial nerve
what muscles medially rotate the knee?
popliteus, semimembranosus and semitendanosus- tibial nerve
what muscle protracts the scapular(move forwards)?
serratus anterior
what muscles retract the scapular(move backwards)?
middle fibres of trapezius, rhombius
what muscle elevates the scapula?
upper fibres of trapezius, levator scapulae
what muscle depresses the scapula?
lower fibres of trapezius
what muscles laterally(upaward) rotate the scapula(glenoid cavity raised)?
upper and middle fibres of trapezius