Thigh Actions Flashcards
Iliopsoas.
Flexion and lateral rotation at hip joint.
Vastus lateralis.
Extension at knee joint.
Stabilisation of patella.
Vastus medialis.
Extension at knee joint.
Stabilisation of patella.
Vastus intermedius.
Extension at knee joint.
Stabilisation of patella.
Rectus femoris.
Flexion at hip joint.
Extension at knee joint.
Sartorius.
Flexion, abduction and lateral rotation at hip joint.
Flexion at knee joint.
Pectinius.
Adduction and flexion at hip joint.
Adductor magnus.
Adduction of thigh.
Adductor portion - flexion of thigh.
Hamstring portion - extension of thigh.
Adductor longus.
Adduction and medial rotation of thigh.
Adductor brevis.
Adduction of thigh.
Obturator externus.
Lateral rotation of thigh.
Gracilis.
Adduction at hip.
Flexion at knee.
Biceps femoris.
Flexion at knee.
Extension at hip.
Lateral rotation at knee and hip.
Semitendinosus.
Flexion at knee.
Extension at hip.
Medial rotation at knee and hip.
Semimembranosus.
Flexion at knee.
Extension at hip.
Medial rotation at knee and hip.
