muscles Flashcards
hip extension and lateral rotation (butt)
gluteus maximus
hip abduction
gluteus medius
hip abduction (small)
gluteus minimus
(TFL)abduction and flexion of the hip
tensor fasciae latae
hip flexion
iliopsoas
crosses the quadricep - hip flexion and knee flexion
sartorious
(hamstring) leg extension and knee flexion
Biceps Femoris
hip extension and knee flexion
hamstring muscle
semitendinosus
leg extension (inner quad muscle)
Vastus Medialis
leg extension (outer quad muscle)
vastus lateralis
leg extension (center quad muscle)
vastus intermedius
internal to its partner
ischium to tibia
semimembranosus
Knee flexion (wrapped around knee)
popliteus
pectineus, gracilis, adductor brevis, adductor longus & adductor magnus
hip adductors
calves
gastrocnemius