Anterior hip and thigh innervation and action Flashcards

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Tensor facsia latae

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Innervation: L4-L5-S1
Superior gluteal nerve
Action: Stabilizes knee in extension

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Sartorius

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Innervation: L2-L3
Femoral nerve
Action: Flexes thigh at hip joint
Extends leg at knee joint

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Rectus femoris

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Innervation: L2-L3-L4
Femoral nerve
Action: Flexes thigh at hip joint
Extends leg at knee joint

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Vastus lateralis

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Innervation: L2-L3-L4
Femoral nerve
Action: Extends leg at knee joint

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Vastus intermedius

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Innervation: L2-L3-L4
Femoral nerve
Action: Extends leg at knee joint

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Vastus medialis

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Innervation: L2-L3-L4
Femoral nerve
Action: Extends leg at knee joint

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