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Biomechanics 4 (Carnes) > Muscles and actions > Flashcards

Muscles and actions Flashcards

1
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Gluteus Maximus

A

Extension of thigh from flexed position, assist w/ LR & rising from sitting

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Gluteus Medius

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ABD & MR thigh, keep pelvis level

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Gluteus Minimus

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ABD & MR thigh, keep pelvis level

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Tensor Fascia Lata

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ABD, MR, flexion thigh, helps keep knee extended

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Piriformis

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LR extended thigh, ABD flexed thigh, steadies femoral head

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Superior Gemellus

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LR extended thigh, ABD flexed thigh, steadies femoral head

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Obturator Internus

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LR extended thigh, ABD flexed thigh, steadies femoral head

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Inferior Gemellus

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LR extended thigh, ABD flexed thigh, steadies femoral head

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Quadratus femoris

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LR thigh, steadies femoral head (NO ABD!!)

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Pectineus

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ADD & flexion thigh, assists with MR

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Iliopsoas Iliacus

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flexion of thigh or trunk, stabilize hip joint

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Iliopsoas psoas major

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flexion of thigh or trunk, stabilize hip joint

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13
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Sartorius

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flexion, ABD, LR of thigh & flex leg & MR leg when knee flexed

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Rectus femoris

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Extension leg, flexion thigh, steadies hip

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Vastus lateralis

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extension leg

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16
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Vastus intermedius

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extension leg

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17
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Vastus medialis

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extension leg

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18
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Adductor Longus

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ADD thigh

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19
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Adductor Brevis

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ADD & limited flexion thigh

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20
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Adductor Magnus Adductor part

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ADD thigh; flex thigh

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21
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Adductor Magnus Hamstring part

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ADD thigh; extneds thigh

22
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Gracilis

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ADD thigh, flex leg, MR of leg

23
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Obturator Externus

A

LR thigh, steadies femoral head

24
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Semitendinosus

A

Ext thight & flex leg; MR when knee flexed, (if thigh & leg flexed can extend trunk)

25
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Semimembranosus

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Ext thight & flex leg; MR when knee flexed, (if thigh & leg flexed can extend trunk)

26
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Biceps Femoris Long Head

A

flexion leg and LR when knee is flexed, extension thigh

27
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Biceps Femoris Short Head

A

flexion leg and LR when knee is flexed, extension thigh

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Tibialis Anterior

A

dorsiflexion and inversion

29
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Extensor digitorum longus

A

Extension of lateral 4 digits & dorsiflexion

30
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fibularis tertius

A

dorsiflexion and helps eversion

31
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Extensor Hallucis Longus

A

extension of great toa & dorsiflexion

32
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Fibularis Longus

A

eversion & weak plantarflexion

33
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Fibularis Brevis

A

eversion & weak plantarflexion

34
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Gastrocnemius

A

plantar flexoin w/ extended knee, raises heel during walking, leg flexion

35
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Soleus

A

plantar flexion independent of knee, steadies leg on foot

36
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Plantaris

A

weak plantarflexion

37
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Popliteus

A

weak flexion leg, unlocks knee by rotating knee 5 deg on fix tibia, MR tibia unplanted

38
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Flexor Hallucis Longus

A

flexion great toe all joints, weak plantarflexion

39
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Flexor Digitorum Longus

A

flexion of lateral 4 digits & plantarflexion

40
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Tibialis posterior

A

plantarflexion and inversion

41
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ABDuctor Hallucis

A

ABD & flexion of great toe(hallux)

42
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Flexor digitorum Brevis

A

flexion of lateral 4 digits

43
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ABDductor Digiti Minimi

A

ABD & flexion 5th digit

44
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Quadratus Plantae

A

Assists FDL in flexing lateral 4 digits

45
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Lumbricals 1-4

A

flexion of proximal phalanges, extend middle & distal phalanges of lat 4 digits

46
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Flexor Hallucis Brevis

A

flexion of proximal phalanx of 1st digit

47
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ADDuctor Hallucis

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ADD 1st digit, assist transverse arch by pulling 4 digits medial

48
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Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis

A

flexion of proximal phalanx of 5th digit

49
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Plantar Interossei

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ADD digits 2-4, flex MP joints

50
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Dorsal Interossei

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ABD digits 2-4, flex MP joints

Biomechanics 4 (Carnes) (11 decks)

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