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ANTERIOR MUSCLES OF THE THIGH Flashcards

1
Q

how is the anterior compartment of the thigh broken down?

A 
superficial 
-tensor fasciae latae m
-sartorius m
intermediate
-rectus femoris m
deep
-vastus intermediate m
-vastus lateralis m
-vastus medialis m
-articularlis genu m.
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what muscles make up the quadriceps m.

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

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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. ORIGIN

A

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

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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. INSERTION

A

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

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5
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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. ACTION

A

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

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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. ARTERY

A

lateral femoral circumflex artery

and superior gluteal artery

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7
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TENSOR FASCIAE LATAE M. INNERVATION

A

superior gluteal nerve

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SARTORIUS M. ORIGIN

A

anterior superior iliac spine (and fascia lata)

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SARTORIUS M. INSERTION

A 
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
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SARTORIUS M. ACTION

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flex and laterally rotate the thigh; flex the leg

all combined is the tailor position

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SARTORIUS M. ARTERY

A

Femoral artery

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12
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SARTORIUS M. INNERVATION

A

Femoral nerve

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13
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RECTUS FEMORIS M. ORIGIN

A

Straight Head / Anterior Head
- anterior inferior iliac spine

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

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RECTUS FEMORIS M. INSERTION

A

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

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15
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RECTUS FEMORIS M. ACTION

A

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

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16
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RECTUS FEMORIS M. ARTERY

A

descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery

17
Q

RECTUS FEMORIS M. INNERVATION

A

femoral nerve

18
Q

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. ORIGIN

A

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

19
Q

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. INSERTION

A

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

20
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VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. ACTION

A

extends the leg at the knee

21
Q

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. ARTERY

A

descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery

22
Q

VASTUS INTERMEDIATE M. INNERVATION

A

femoral nerve

23
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VASTUS LATERALIS M ORIGIN

A

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

24
Q

VASTUS LATERALIS M INSERTION

A

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

25
Q

VASTUS LATERALIS M ACTION

A

extend the leg at the knee, pull the patella laterally

26
Q

VASTUS LATERALIS M ARTERY

A

descending branch of lateral femoral circumflex artery

27
Q

VASTUS LATERALIS M

INNERVATION

A

femoral nerve

28
Q

VASTUS MEDIALIS M.

ORIGIN

A

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

29
Q

VASTUS MEDIALIS M.

INSERTION

A

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

30
Q

VASTUS MEDIALIS M.

ACTION

A

extend the leg at the knee pull the patella medially

31
Q

VASTUS MEDIALIS M.

ARTERY

A

femoral, profunda femoris, and superior medial genicular arteries

32
Q

VASTUS MEDIALIS M.

INERVATION

A

femoral nerve

33
Q

ARTICULARIS GENU M

ORIGIN

A

distal anterior shaft of the femur

34
Q

ARTICULARIS GENU M

INSERTION

A

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

35
Q

ARTICULARIS GENU M

ACTION

A

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

36
Q

ARTICULARIS GENU M

ARTERY

A

superior medial genicular artery

37
Q

ARTICULARIS GENU M

INNERVATION

A

femoral nerve

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