Anterior Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
Ilopsoas origin
A
Iliacus: iliac fossa
Psoas major: lumbar vertebrae
2
Q
Rectus femoris insertion
A
Patella via quadriceps tendon
3
Q
Vastus lateralis action
A
Extends knee
Stabilises patella
4
Q
Vastus medialis innervation
A
Femoral nerve
5
Q
Vastus intermedius origin
A
Femoral shaft (anterior and lateral surfaces)
6
Q
Sartorius insertion
A
Medial tibia (superior)
7
Q
Pectineus action
A
Adducts and flexes hip
8
Q
Iliopsoas insertion
A
Lesser trochanter
9
Q
Rectus femoris action
A
Flexes at hip
Extends at knee
10
Q
Vastus lateralis innervation
A
Femoral nerve
11
Q
Vastus medialis origin
A
Interochanteric line Linea aspera (medial lip)
12
Q
Vastus intermedius insertion
A
Patella via quadriceps tendon
13
Q
Sartorius action
A
Hip: abducts, flexes, laterally rotates
Knee: flexes
14
Q
Pectineus innervation
A
Femoral nerve
15
Q
Iliopsoas action
A
Flexes
Assists lateral roation
