Muscles Flashcards
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1
Q
Plantarflexors
A
Work at ankle at push off to propel body forward
2
Q
Dorsiflexors
A
Work most of time throughout stance and swing to prevent slapping foot
3
Q
Hamstrings
A
Prevent stiff knee contact at heel strike
4
Q
Quadriceps
A
Prevent knee from buckling during weightbearing
5
Q
Hip Abductors
A
Prevent pelvis from dropping on unsupported side during swing
6
Q
Hip Extensors
A
Contract at heel strike to keep hip from collapsing
7
Q
Erector Spinae
A
Stabilize vertebral column
8
Q
Hip Flexors
A
Work throughout much of swing phase to bring hip forward
9
Q
Hip Adductors
A
Stabilize body of pelvis
