Muscles and their actions Flashcards
1
Q
Extension of hip
A
Gluteus maximus, semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris
2
Q
Flexion of hip
A
Psoas, illiacus, satorius, rectus femoris
3
Q
Abduction of hip
A
Gluteus Medius, gluteus minimis, piriformis, sartorius
4
Q
Adduction of hip
A
Adductor magnus, adductor brevis, adductor longus
5
Q
Lateral rotation of hip
A
Gluteus maximus, piriformis, sartorius, biceps femoris
6
Q
Medial rotation of hip
A
Gluteus medius, gluteus minimis, adductor magnus
7
Q
Flexion of knee
A
Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, sartorius, biceps femoris
8
Q
Extension of knee
A
Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedialis
9
Q
Name the borders of femoral triangle
A
Inguinal ligament
Adductor longus
Sartorius muscle
