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Biceps Femoris
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origin- Ischial Tuberosity and linea aspera
Insertion- head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Action- flex thigh and extend leg
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Rectus Femoris
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Origin- Anterior Inferior Ischial Spine
Insertion- tibial tuberosity and the patella
Action- flex the thigh and extend the leg |
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Gluteus Maximus
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Origin- illium, sacrum, and coccyx
Insertion- iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity
Action- extensor of the thigh, and abducts the thigh |
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What Muscles Make Up the anterior Quadriceps Femoris Group? |
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1. Rectus Femoris
2. Vastus Medialis
3. Vastus Lateralis
4. Vastus Intermedius |
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What muscles make up the posterior hamstring group? |
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1. Biceps Femoris
2. Semitendinosus
3. Semimembranosus |
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| What muscles make up the glutial muscles? |
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1. Gluteus Maximus
2. Gluteus Medius |
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Abductor Group
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Origin- Ischium and pubic bone
Insertion- Linea aspera
Action- Abduct, flex and rotate the thigh |
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| Promotes respiration by increasing the vertical length and volume of the throax. |
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| Promotes inspiration by increasing the width (anterior/ posterior dimensions) and volume of the thorax. |
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| Promotes forced expiration by decreasing the width and volume of the thorax. |
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