Anterior Muscles of the Thigh

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Spans across a large area from the anterior lumbar spine to the bones of the leg, cross hip and knee joints

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

6 skeletal muscles
Pectineus
Iliopsoas:
(Iliacus, psoas major, psoas minor)
Sartorius
Quadriceps Femoris:
(Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis

Question 3

Function

Answer 3

Flexes hip and extends knee

Question 4

Nerve supply

Answer 4

Femoral nerve

EXCEPT psoas major which is anterior rami lumbar nerves L1-3