muscles of hip and leg Flashcards

1
Q

hip muscles that are more thigh

A

are anchored to pelvic bone and cross hip joint to femur

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2
Q

gluteus maximus

A

extension

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3
Q

gluteus medius

A

abduction

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4
Q

iliopsoas

A

flexion

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5
Q

thigh muscles

A

quadriceps group (anteriorly) and hamstring group (posteriorly)

-quads are stronger than hamstring

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6
Q

movement of knee joint depends on

A

thigh muscles and lower leg muscles

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