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Anterior Compartment of Thigh Flashcards

1
Q

What is the origin of rectus femoris?

A

Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)

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2
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What is the origin of vastus medialis?

A

Medial intertrochanteric line

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3
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What is the origin of vastus lateralis?

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Lateral intertrochanteric line

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4
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What is the origin of vastus intermedius?

A

Upper two thirds of anterolateral femur

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5
Q

What is the common insertion of all the quadriceps?

A

Quadriceps femoris tendon

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6
Q

What is the additional insertion of vastus medialis?

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Medial border of patella

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7
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What is the additional insertion of vastus lateralis?

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Lateral border of patella

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8
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What are the additional insertions of vastus intermedius?

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Lateral border of patella and lateral tibial condyle

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9
Q

What is the innervation of all the quadricep muscles?

A

Femoral Nerve (L2, L3, L4)

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10
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What is the common action of all the quads?

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Extension of leg at knee joint

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11
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What is additional action of rectus femoris?

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Flexes thigh at the hip

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