Anterior, Quadricep Muscles Flashcards by Crystal Wood | Brainscape

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Rectus Femoris

-superficial

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ORIGIN: AIIS (anterior inferior iliac spine)

INSERTION: common tendon of the quadriceps to tibial tuberosity

ACTION: knee extension, hip flexion

INNERVATION: femoral nerve

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Vastus Medialis

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ORIGIN: intertrochanteric line of femur

INSERTION: patella via quadriceps tendon; tibial tuberosity

ACTION: knee extension

INNERVATION: femoral nerve

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Vastus Lateralis

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ORIGIN: greater trochanter of femur

INSERTION: patella via quadriceps tendon; tibial tuberosity

ACTION: knee extension

INNERVATION: femoral nerve

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Vastus Intermedius

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ORIGIN: anterior/lateral surfaces of femur

INSERTION: common tendon of the quadriceps to tibial tuberosity

ACTION: knee extension

INNERVATION: femoral nerve

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