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Leg Muscles
Leg muscles actions
Question | Answer |
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Extends hip when forceful extension is required. | Gluteus maximus |
Abducts thigh; steadies pelvis during walking. | Gluteus medius |
Flex knee and extend hip | Semitendinosus |
Flex knee and extend hip | Semimembranosus |
Flex knee and extend hip | biceps femoris |
Plantar flexes foot and flexes knee | Gastrocnemius |
Plantar flexes foot | Soleus |
Flexes hip | Psoas major |
Adduct thigh | adductor muscles |
Flexes hip | Iliacus |
Flex thigh on hip | Sartorius |
Extends knee | Vastus medialis |
Extends knee | Vastus lateralis |
Extends knee and flexes hip on thigh | Rectus femoris |
Dorsiflexes and inverts foot | Tibilis anterior |
Extends toes and dorsiflexes foot | Extensor digitorum longus |
Plantar flex and evert foot | Fibularis longus |
Plantar flex and evert foot | Fibularis brevis |
Plantar flex and evert foot | Fibularis tertius |