Anterior Thigh

Question 1

What are the main functions / movements of the muscles of the anterior thigh (2)

Answer 1

-Flexion of thigh -Extension of leg

Question 2

What are the muscles of the anterior thigh? (4)

Answer 2

-Pectineus -Iliopsoas -Sartorius -Quadraceps femoris Flexing Produces Immediate Sadness (flexors: pectineus, iliopsoas, sartorius), Extended Quitting For me (extensor: quadraceps femoris)

Question 3

Which nerve supplies the anterior compartment of the thigh? What’s the exception to this rule?

Answer 3

Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4) most anterior muscles. Exceptino is the femoral nerve supplying psoas major.

Question 4

Which ligament runs from the tibial tuberosity to patellar?

Answer 4

Patellar ligament

Question 5

Quadraceps femoris is comprised of which muscles (4)

Answer 5

Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius

Question 6

What are the flexors of the thigh?

Answer 6

Pectineus, iliopsoas, sartorius

Question 7

What are the extensors of the leg?

Answer 7

Quadraceps femoris

Question 8

Major TENDONS in the anterior leg? (2)

Answer 8

Quadriceps tendon, iliotibial tract

Question 9

Label all the structures indicated (zoom in bitch)

Answer 9

A/F: Sartorius

B: Pectineus

C: Iliopsoas

D: Rectus femoris

E: Vastus lateralis

F: Sartorius