Muscles You Need to Know: Muscles That Act on the Thigh (Femur) and Lower Leg (Tibia) Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus maximus/medius/minimus
A
Extension at hip
2
Q
Tensor fasciae latae
A
Abduction of thigh
3
Q
Sartorius
A
Lateral rotation of thigh
4
Q
Adductors
A
Adduction of thigh
5
Q
Gracilis
A
Adduction of thigh
6
Q
Quadriceps femoris- Rectus femoris
A
Extension at knee
7
Q
Quadriceps femoris- Vastus lateralis, mediallis, intermedius
A
Extension at knee
8
Q
Hamstring- Biceps femoris
A
Flexion at knee
9
Q
Hamstring- Semitendinosus
A
Flexion at knee
10
Q
Hamstring- Semimembranosus
A
Flexion at knee
11
Q
Iliopsoas
A
Flexion at hip
