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Hip, Thigh and Leg Muscles. Victoria Lund. The Hip: Posterior. Pelvis and Thigh: Anterior. Types of Movement. The Hamstrings. The Quadriceps. The Quadriceps. The Leg. Types of Movement. Flexion Satorius , Iliopsoas , Rectu s F emoris , Hamstring Muscles Extension
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Hip, Thigh and Leg Muscles Victoria Lund
The Hip: Posterior Pelvis and Thigh: Anterior Types of Movement The Hamstrings The Quadriceps The Quadriceps The Leg
Types of Movement • Flexion • Satorius, Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Hamstring Muscles • Extension • Gluteus Maximus, Quadriceps, Hamstring Muscles • Adduction • Adductor Muscles, Gluteus Medius, • Dorsiflexion • Tibialisanterior, extensor digitorumlongus, • Plantar Flexion • FibularisMuscles, Soleus, Gastronemius
Hamstring Muscles The Hamstring muscles make up much of the posterior thigh, as well as the adductor muscles.