Pelvic Limb Muscles By Action Flashcards
Muscles that Extend the Hip
Biceps Femoris Semitendinosis Semimembranosis Gracilis Adductor Superficial Gluteal Middle Gluteal Deep Gluteal Quadratus Femoris
Muscles that Flex the Hip
Sartorius
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Rectus Femoris
Iliopsoas
Muscles that Extend the Stifle
Biceps femoris Semimembranosis Sartorius (cranial head) Tensor Fasciae Latae Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Intermedius Vastus Medialis
Muscles that Flex the Stifle
Biceps femoris Semitendinosis Semimembranosis Sartorius (caudal head) Gracilis Gastrocnemius SDF
Muscles that Extend the Tarsus/Hock
Biceps Femoris Semitendinosis Gastrocnemius SDF DDF Gracilis
Muscles that Flex the Tarsus/Hock
Cranial Tibial
Long Digital Extensor
Peroneus Longus
Muscles that Extend the Digits
Long Digital Extensor
Muscles that Flex the Digits
DDF
Muscles that Adduct the Limb
Gracilis
Adductor
Pectineus
Muscles that Abduct the Limb
Superficial Gluteal
Middle Gluteal
Deep Gluteal
Muscles that Supinate
Cranial Tibial
Muscles that Pronate
Peroneus Longus
Muscles that Rotate the Limb Medially
Middle Gluteal
Deep Gluteal
Popliteus
Muscles that Rotate the Limb Laterally
External Obturator
Internal Obturator
Gemelli
Quadratus Femoris
(Muscles of the Small Pelvic Association)
