Articulations of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle

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Flexion of the Hip Definition Moving the thing or top of the pelvis forward Muscles Used TFL Tensor Fasciae Latae Rectus Femoris Sartorius Adductors (Brevis and Longus)

Extension of the Hip Definition Moving the thigh or top of pelvis backward Muscles Used Gluteus Maximus Semi-M Semi-T Bicep Femoris

Adduction of the Hip Definition Moving the thigh inward with straight hip Muscles Used Adductors Pectineus Gracilis Gluteus Maximus

Abduction of the Hip Definition Moving the thigh outward with a straight hip Muscles Used Gluteus Medius TFL Sarotorius

Flexion of the Knee Definition moving the lower leg toward the back of the thigh Muscles Used Bicep Femoris Semi-T Semi-M Gracilis Sartorius Gastrocnemius

Extension of the Knee Definition moving the lower leg away from the back of the thigh Muscles Used Vastus Lateralis Rectus Femoris Vastus Medialis

Plantar Flexion of the Ankle Definition Moving away from the body Pointing the toe Muscle Used Tibialis Anterior

Dorsiflexion of the Ankle Definition Moving foot towards body Sharks Fin Muscles Used Gastrocnemius Soleus

Apply Articulation to the Gait Stance Phase 1.Separate into 3 groups 2.Use the PowerPoint of Articulation of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle 3.By walking slowly decided what articulation the hip, knee, and ankle are in when the heel strikes the ground 4.By walking slowly decided what articulation the hip, knee, and ankle are in when the foot is flat on the ground 5.By walking slowly decided what articulation the hip, knee, and ankle are in when the toe pushes off the ground