Upper leg anatomy Flashcards by Mark Cowland | Brainscape

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Vastus Medialis

Action:
- Extension of knee joint

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Vastus Intermedius

Action:
- Extension of knee joint

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Vastus Lateralis

Action:
- Extension of knee joint

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Rectus Femoris

Action:

Extension of knee joint
Flexion of hip joint

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Biceps Femoris (long head)

Action:

Flexion of knee joint
External rotation of knee joint

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Semitendinosus

Action:

Extension of hip joint
Stabilisation of pelvis
Flexion of knee joint
Internal rotation of knee joint

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Semimembranosus

Action:

Extension of hip joint
Stabilisation of pelvis
Flexion of knee joint
Internal rotation of knee joint

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Biceps Femoris (short head)

Action:

Flexion of knee joint
External rotation of knee joint

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