Origins, Insertions, and Actions of the Muscles that Move the Thigh Flashcards
Which muscles extents the femur?
Gluteus maximuss
Which muscles adducts the femur at the hip joint?
Quadratus femoris
Which muscle abducts and medially rotates the femur?
Gluteus medius
Which muscle adducts the femur at the hip?
Pectineus
What are the functions of the piriformis muscles?
Abduction and lateral rotation
What other actions do the adductors perform?
Outward rotation
What muscles in the thigh is an adductor?
Gracilis
What muscle or muscle group acts as both an antagonist and synergist to the rectus femoris?
Sartorius
In anatomical position, which muscles extends the hip?
Biceps femoris
Which muscle flexes the hip?
Pectineus
Which muscle extends the hip?
Gluteus maximuss and hamstrings
The strongest flexor of the hip is?
Iliopsoas
Which muscle inserts into the iliotibial band?
Gluteus maximuss
Which muscle is part of the iliotibial band?
TFL (tensor fascia latae)
