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
2
Q
gluteus maximus
A
extension
3
Q
gluteus medius
A
abduction
4
Q
iliopsoas
A
flexion
5
Q
thigh muscles
A
quadriceps group (anteriorly) and hamstring group (posteriorly)
-quads are stronger than hamstring
6
Q
movement of knee joint depends on
A
thigh muscles and lower leg muscles