Knee Actions Flashcards

Welcome to my revision flashcards for the muscles involved in hip movements. This interactive set of flashcards showcases the primary muscles responsible for specific hip actions. Each card visually represents the action and provides a detailed list of the primary muscles involved. The order of the cards is randomised every time you visit or refresh the page. To delve deeper into each action, simply click or tap on a card to flip it and reveal its contents.

Knee Flexors:

  • Biceps Femoris (Hamstrings)
  • Semitendinosus (Hamstrings)
  • Semimembranosus (Hamstrings)
  • Gracilis
  • Sartorius
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Popliteus (VERY weak)

Knee Extensors:

  • Rectus Femoris
  • Vastus Lateralis
  • Vastus Medialis
  • Vastus Intermedius
  • Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL)?

Knee Internal Rotators:

  • Semitendinosus (Hamstrings)
  • Semimembranosus (Hamstrings)
  • Gracilis
  • Sartorius
  • Popliteus

Knee External Rotators:

  • Biceps Femoris (Hamstrings)

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Want to study my knee joint range of motion (ROM) flashcards next? You can view them here:
👉 Knee Range of Motion Flashcards 👈

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