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Title

Mod 2 Muscle Practical 2

Description

Joint Actions

Total Cards

Subject

Anatomy

Level

Professional

Created

08/31/2011

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Additional Anatomy Flashcards

Term

Gluteus Maximus

Definition

Hip Extension
Hip Lateral Rotation (extended hip)

Term

Tensor Fascia Latae

Definition

Assists Hip Flexion
Assists Hip Abduction
Assists Hip Medial Rotation
Assists stability of extended knee in standing and ambulation

Term

Psoas Major

Definition

Hip Flexion
Spinal Flexion (lumbar spine)
Assists lateral flexion of the spine (lumbar spine)

Term

illiacus

Definition

Hip Flexion

Term

Sartorius

Definition

Assists Hip Flexion
Assists Hip Abduction
Assists Hip Lateral Rotation
Assists Knee Flexion
Assists Medial Rotation of tibia (knee)