Flashcards in Quadricep Muscles Deck (4)
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1
Q
Rectus Femoris
A
Origin -
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Insertion -
Tibial Tuberosity via Patella
Actions -
Flexion of the hip
Extension of the knee
2
Q
Vastus Lateralis
A
Origin -
Lateral femur and greater trochanter
Insertion -
Tibial tuberosity via Patella
Actions -
Extension of the knee
3
Q
Vastus Intermedius
A
Origin -
Anterior Femur
Insertion -
Tibial tuberosity via Patella
Actions -
Extension of the knee
4
Q
Vastus Medialis
A
Origin -
Medial Femur
Insertion -
Tibial tuberosity via Patella
Actions -
Extension of knee (especially in the last 20 degrees of motion)
