ANTERIOR MUSCLES OF THE THIGH

Question 1

how is the anterior compartment of the thigh broken down?

Answer 1

superficial 
-tensor fasciae latae m
-sartorius m
intermediate
-rectus femoris m
deep
-vastus intermediate m
-vastus lateralis m
-vastus medialis m
-articularlis genu m.

Question 2

what muscles make up the quadriceps m.

Answer 2

rectus femoris m
vastus medialis m
vastus intermedialis m
vastus lateralis m

Question 3

TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. ORIGIN

Answer 3

lateral lip of the iliac crest, anterior to iliac tubercle (and fascia lata)

Question 4

TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. INSERTION

Answer 4

iliotibial band which attaches at
Gerdy’s tubercle - courses
inferiorly along the lateral aspect
of the thigh

Question 5

TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. ACTION

Answer 5

flex and abduct the thigh, This stabilizes the hip during gait.;
extend the leg, This stabilizes the knee during gait.

Question 6

TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. ARTERY

Answer 6

lateral femoral circumflex artery

and superior gluteal artery

Question 7

TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. INNERVATION

Answer 7

superior gluteal nerve

Question 8

SARTORIUS M. ORIGIN

Answer 8

anterior superior iliac spine (and fascia lata)

Question 9

SARTORIUS M. INSERTION

Answer 9

proximal medial shaft of the tibia 
-forms part of the pes anserinus 
-courses inferiorly from the anterolateral aspect of the thigh to
the posteromedial aspect of the
knee

Question 10

SARTORIUS M. ACTION

Answer 10

flex and laterally rotate the thigh; flex the leg

all combined is the tailor position

Question 11

SARTORIUS M. ARTERY

Answer 11

Femoral artery

Question 12

SARTORIUS M. INNERVATION

Answer 12

Femoral nerve

Question 13

RECTUS FEMORIS M. ORIGIN

Answer 13

Straight Head / Anterior Head
- anterior inferior iliac spine

Reflected Head / Posterior Head
- iliac part of
acetabular rim, externally

Question 14

RECTUS FEMORIS M. INSERTION

Answer 14

base of the patella forming part of the quadriceps tendon, and then to the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
- muscle belly is easily
palpated during muscular contraction

Question 15

RECTUS FEMORIS M. ACTION

Answer 15

extend the leg at the knee assists iliopsoas with flexion of thigh

Question 16

RECTUS FEMORIS M. ARTERY

Answer 16

descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery

Question 17

RECTUS FEMORIS M. INNERVATION

Answer 17

femoral nerve

Question 18

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. ORIGIN

Answer 18

superior 2/3 of the femoral shaft (anterior and lateral surfaces)

Question 19

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. INSERTION

Answer 19

base of the patella forming part of the quadriceps tendon, and the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament

Question 20

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. ACTION

Answer 20

extends the leg at the knee

Question 21

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. ARTERY

Answer 21

descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery

Question 22

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. INNERVATION

Answer 22

femoral nerve

Question 23

VASTUS LATERALIS M ORIGIN

Answer 23

superior intertrochanteric line, the anterior and inferior greater
trochanter, the lateral edge of the gluteal tuberosity, and the
superior lateral lip of the linea aspera

Question 24

VASTUS LATERALIS M INSERTION

Answer 24

lateral border of the patella forming part of the quadriceps
tendon, and then tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament
- muscle fibers pass inferiorly and circularly
(internally) around the femur
- muscle belly is easily palpated along the anterolateral aspect of
the thigh during muscular contraction

Question 25

VASTUS LATERALIS M ACTION

Answer 25

extend the leg at the knee, pull the patella laterally

Question 26

VASTUS LATERALIS M ARTERY

Answer 26

descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery

Question 27

VASTUS LATERALIS M | INNERVATION

Answer 27

femoral nerve

Question 28

VASTUS MEDIALIS M. | ORIGIN

Answer 28

inferior intertrochanteric line, the spiral line, the medial lip of the linea aspera and the superior medial supracondylar line

Question 29

VASTUS MEDIALIS M. | INSERTION

Answer 29

medial border of the patella forming part of the quadriceps tendon, and then tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament - muscle fibers pass inferiorly and circularly (externally) around the femur - muscle belly is easily palpated along the anteromedial aspect of the thigh during muscular contraction

Question 30

VASTUS MEDIALIS M. | ACTION

Answer 30

extend the leg at the knee pull the patella medially

Question 31

VASTUS MEDIALIS M. | ARTERY

Answer 31

femoral, profunda femoris, and superior medial genicular arteries

Question 32

VASTUS MEDIALIS M. | INERVATION

Answer 32

femoral nerve

Question 33

ARTICULARIS GENU M | ORIGIN

Answer 33

distal anterior shaft of the femur

Question 34

ARTICULARIS GENU M | INSERTION

Answer 34

posterior aspect of the suprapatellar bursa / the superior extension of the capsule of the knee joint

Question 35

ARTICULARIS GENU M | ACTION

Answer 35

tense the knee joint capsule / suprapatellar bursa during extension to prevent impingement of the capsule

Question 36

ARTICULARIS GENU M | ARTERY

Answer 36

superior medial genicular artery

Question 37

ARTICULARIS GENU M | INNERVATION

Answer 37

femoral nerve