muscular system week 2 (thigh) Flashcards by Olivia Bellantoni | Brainscape

Q

iliacus and psoas major

A

both muscles act to flex the thigh

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piriformus

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laterally rotates and abducts the thigh

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tensor fascia latae

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flexes and abducts the thigh

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gluteus maximus

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extends and laterally rotates the thigh

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gluteus medius

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abducts and medially rotates the thigh

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gluteus minimus

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abducts and medially rotates the thigh

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gracilis

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adducts the thigh and flexes the leg

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adductor magnus

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adducts and medially rotates the thigh

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adductor longus

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adducts flexes and medially rotates the thigh

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adductor brevis

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adducts medially rotates and flexes the thigh

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