Muscles of the Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Rectus Femoris
A
Extension of the knee
2
Q
Vastus Lateralis
A
Extension of the knee
3
Q
Vastus Medialis
A
Extension of the knee
4
Q
What muscles make up the “quads”
A
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and Vastus Intermedius
5
Q
Tibialis Anterior
A
Dorsiflexion of the foot and ankles
6
Q
What muscles make up the “hamstrings”
A
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus
7
Q
Biceps Femoris
A
Flexion of the knee
8
Q
Semitendinosus
A
Flexion of the knee
9
Q
Semimemranosus
A
Flexion of the knee
10
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Plantar flexion of the foot and ankle
