cranial muscles of the thigh Flashcards
1
Q
name the cranial muscles of the thigh
A
quadriceps
capsularis coxae
articularis genu
2
Q
name the 4 heads of the quadriceps
A
rectus femoris
vastus lateralis
vastus medialis
vastus intermedialis
3
Q
origin of the quadriceps
A
rectus femoris from the ilium the rest from the proximal femur
4
Q
insertion of the quadriceps
A
tibial tuberosity by the patella ligament
5
Q
action of the quadriceps
A
hip flexion = rectus femoris
stifle extension = all heads
6
Q
innervation of the quadriceps
A
femoral nerve
