myology of the knee Flashcards
1
Q
how many muscles are there in the anterior compartment of the thigh
A
4 extensors
2
Q
what movement do the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh produce
A
knee extension
3
Q
name the muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh
A
rectus femoris
vastus lateralis
vastus intermedius
vastus medialis
4
Q
what nerve supplies the knee extensors
A
femoral nerve L2,3,4
5
Q
how many muscles are in the posterior compartment of the thigh
A
3 flexors
6
Q
what movement do the posterior compartment of the thigh muscles bring bout
A
knee flexion
