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A&P: Muscles > Muscles That Move The Thigh And Leg: Anterior And Medial Muscles > Flashcards

Muscles That Move The Thigh And Leg: Anterior And Medial Muscles Flashcards

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Q

Iliacus

A

Iliac fossa

Lesser trochanter

Flexes thigh

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Psoas major

A

Transverse process of T12

Lesser trochanter

Flexes thigh

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Sartorius

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Anterior superior iliac spine

Proximal medial condyle of tibia

Flexes thigh

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Tensor fascia lata

A

Iliac crest

Iliotibial tract

Abducts the thigh

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Adductor magnus

A

Ischial tuberosity

Linea aspera

Adducts the thigh

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Adductor longus

A

Body of pubis

Linea aspera

Adducts thigh

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Adductor brevis

A

Inferior ramus of pubis

Linea aspera

Adducts thigh

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Pectineus

A

Superior ramus of pubis

Between lesser trochanter and linea aspera

Adducts thigh

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Gracilis

A

Ischial ramus

Proximal tibia

Adducts thigh

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Q

Rectus femoris

Quadricep

A

Anterior inferior iliac spine

Patella

Extends leg

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Vastus lateralis

Quadricep

A

Greater trochanter

Patella

Extends leg

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Vastus medialis

Quadricep

A

Linea aspera

Patella

Extends leg

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Vastus intermedius
(Quadricep)
A

Proximal 2/3 of femur

Patella

Extends leg

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