Pelvis/ Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteus Maximus
A
Hip extension
2
Q
Gluteus Medius
A
Hip abduction
3
Q
Gluteus minimus
A
Hip internal rotation
4
Q
Iliotibial band
A
Knee stability, TFL insertion
5
Q
Tensor fascia latae (TFL)
A
Hip abduction, hip flexion
6
Q
Iliopsoas
A
Hip flexion
7
Q
6 muscles that comprise External Hip Rotators
A
Piriformis Quadratus femoris Obturator internus Obturator externus Gemellus superior Gemellus inferior
8
Q
Sartorius
A
Hip flexion and external rotation
*this is the longest muscle in the body
9
Q
Hip adduction (5)
A
Hip adduction: Adductor magnus Adductor longus Adductor brevis Gracilis Pectineus
10
Q
Quadriceps (4)
A
Knee extension: Vastus lateralis Vastus intermedialis Vastus medialis Rectus femoris - also hip flexor, 2-joint
11
Q
Hamstrings (3)
A
Hip extension, knee flexion
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps femoris
12
Q
Tibialis anterior (2)
A
Ankle dorsiflexion
Ankle inversion
13
Q
Peroneus longus + brevis (2)
A
Ankle plantar flexion
Eversion
14
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Ankle plantar flexion
15
Q
Soleus
A
Ankle plantar flexion
