Anterior Thigh Muscles Flashcards

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Muscles of the Anterior Thigh

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Vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, rectus femoris, articularis genus, sartorius

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Vastus Intermedius OIFIn

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O: Proximal 2/3 of anterior and lateral surfaces of femoral shaft
I: Tibial tuberosity
F: Extension of knee
In: Femoral nerve

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Vastus Lateralis OIFIn

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O: Proximal portion of intertrochanteric line, anterior/inferior margin of greater trochanter, later side of gluteal tuberosity, laterally on linea aspera
I: Tibial tuberosity
F: Extension of knee
In: Femoral nerve

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Vastus Medialis OIFIn

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O: Distal edge of intertrochanteric line, pectineal line of femur, medial side of linea aspera, medial supracondylar line
I: Tibial tuberosity
F: Extension of knee
In: Femoral nerve

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Rectus Femoris OIFIn

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O: Anterior inferior spine of ilium, superior groove of acetabulum
I: Tibial tuberosity (with sesamoid bone - patella)
F: Flexion of hip, extension of knee
In: Femoral nerve

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Articularis Genus OIFIn

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O: Distal end of anterior femoral shaft
I: Proximal extension of joint capsule of knee
F: Pulls suprapatellar bursa of knee joint capsule proximally to move it away from the patella during extension of knee
In: Femoral nerve

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Sartorius OIFIn

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O: Anterior superior iliac spine
I: Surface of tibia medial to tibial tuberosity and below medial condyle
F: Flexion and lateral rotation of hip, flexion of knee
In: Femoral nerve

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