Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs

What should be achieved!

• Identify the appendicular muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limb

• Identify the movement and function of the pelvic girdle and lower limb

Test coming soon!

Lower limb muscles​

​What to remember

Most muscles that insert on the femur (the thigh bone) and move it, originate on the pelvic girdle.

The body’s center of gravity is in the area of the pelvis.

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1. iliopsoaps- a combo of iliacus and psoas major muscles: OIA and location​

2. Tensor fascia latae-you can put TFL: OIA and location

3. Quads-action and location

4. Sartorius: OIA and location

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​Muscles to study

1. Adductor muscles-names of muscles and location

2. Glut max, med,min: OIA and location

3. Hamstrings-actions​ and location

​Muscles to study

1. Tibialis anterior:OIA and location

2. gastrocnemius: OIA

3. soleus:OIA and location

4. tibialis posterior:OIA and location

5. popliteus:OIA and location

6. ​NO FEET MUSCLES

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Muscles to study​

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Do not forget to create your study guide!

You are allowed to have it on the test.​

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​STUDY GUIDE