Muscles of the Hip and Pelvic Region

Front

One action of the Piriformis muscle.

Back

Lateral rotation of the hip

Front

The function of the pubic symphysis?

Back

It connects the left and right pubic bones and provides slight movement for flexibility.

Front

The pelvic girdle is?

Back

A bony structure that connects the trunk to the lower limbs and supports the weight of the upper body.

Front

Motion performed by the anteriorly lying muscles that have part of their insertion on the medial edge of the first metatarsal

Back

Dorsiflexion

Front

What the extensor hallucis longus extends

Back

The big toe

Front

The tibialis posterior muscle assists with plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.

Back

This function is important for maintaining balance.

Front

The muscles flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris are responsible for specific actions at the wrist.

Back

This flashcard includes a diagram.

Front

The Vastus Medialis muscle is part of the quadriceps group and plays a key role in knee extension and stabilization.

Back

The Vastus Medialis muscle is part of the quadriceps group and plays a key role in knee extension and stabilization.

Front

The Pectineus muscle originates from the pubis and inserts on the pectineal line of the femur.

Back

The Pectineus muscle originates from the pubis and inserts on the pectineal line of the femur.

Front

The Adductor Brevis muscle is found deep to the Adductor Longus and originates from the anterior pubis.

Back

The Adductor Brevis muscle is found deep to the Adductor Longus and originates from the anterior pubis.