Quadriceps Femoris Group

Question 1

Rectus Femoris Origin

Answer 1

AIIS = Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

Question 2

Rectus Femoris Insertion

Answer 2

Tibial Tuberosity via patella/r ligament

Question 3

Rectus Femoris Actions (2)

Answer 3

Extend the knee (tibiofemoral joint)
Flex the hip (coxal joint)

Question 4

Vastus Medialis Origin

Answer 4

Femur: linea aspera, medial lip

Question 5

Vastus Medialis Insertion

Answer 5

Tibial Tuberosity via patella/r ligament

Question 6

Vastus Medialis Action

Answer 6

Extend the knee (TF joint)

Question 7

Vastus Lateralis Origin

Answer 7

Femur: linea aspera, lateral lip
Greater Trochanter
Gluteal Tuberosity

Question 8

Vastus Lateralis Insertion

Answer 8

Tibial Tuberosity via patella/r ligament

Question 9

Vastus Lateralis Action

Answer 9

Extend the knee (TF Joint)

Question 10

Vasus Intermedius Origin

Answer 10

Femur: Anterior lateral surface

Question 11

Vastus Intermedius Insertion

Answer 11

Tibial Tuberosity via patella/r ligament

Question 12

Vastus Intermedius Action

Answer 12

Extend the Knee (TF Joint)