Origins + insertions of muscles that surround the thigh Flashcards

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What is the origin and insertion of the Short head of the bicep femoris?

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Origin - Supracondylar line of the femur (linea aspera)

Insertion - Head of fibula.

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What is the origin and insertion of plantaris?

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Origin - Lateral supracondylar line of the femur.

Insertion - Calcanues.

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What is the origin and insertion of Vastus lateralis?

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Origin - Lateral lip of linea Aspera.

Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.

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What is the origin and insertion of the Vastus medialis?

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Origin - Medial lip of linea aspera.

Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.

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What is the origin and insertion of the Vastus intermedius?

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Origin - Anterior shaft of the femur.

Insertion - Patella + tuberosity of tibia.

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What is the origin and insertion of the Articularis Genu?

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Origin - Front of the distal femur.

Insertion - Knee joints fibrous joint capsule.

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