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Anterior Thigh Muscles Flashcards

1
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What is the Location of Vastus Lateralis

A

Anterolateral side of Femur

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What are the Origins of Vastus Lateralis

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Lateral Lip of Linea Aspera (posterior femur) and Greater Trochanter

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What is the Insertion of Vastus Lateralis

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Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon

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What is the Action of Vastus Lateralis

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Knee Extension

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5
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What is the Innervation of Vastus Lateralis

A

Femoral Nerve

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6
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What is the Location of Sartorius

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Most Superficial

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7
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What is the Origin of Sartorius

A

ASIS

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8
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What is the Insertion of Sartorius

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Medial Tibial Condyle at Pes Anserine

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9
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What are the Actions of Sartorius

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Figure 4, Flexes, Laterally Rotates and Abducts the Thigh, Flexes the Knee

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10
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What is the Innervation of Sartorius

A

Femoral Nerve

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What is the Location of Vastus Intermedius

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Intermediate between Vastus Medialis and Vastus Lateralis

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What is the Origin of Vastus Intermedius

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Anterior and Lateral surfaces of the shaft of the Femur

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What is the Insertion of Vastus Intermedius

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Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon

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14
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What is the Action of Vastus Intermedius

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Extends leg at knee

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15
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What is the Innervation of Vastus Intermedius

A

Femoral Nerve

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16
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What is the Origin of Tensor Vastus Intermedius

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Anterior aspect of Greater Trochanter

17
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What is the Insertion of Tensor Vastus Intermedius

A

Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon

18
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What are the Actions of Tensor Vastus Intermedius

A

Tenses Aponeurosis of Vastus Intermedius, Medializes the Action of the Vastus Intermedius

19
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What is the Location of Vastus Medialis

A

Medial aspect of Thigh

20
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What are the Origins of Vastus Medialis

A

Medial Lip of Linea Aspera (posterior femur), Intertrochanteric Line (anterior femur)

21
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What is the Insertion of Vastus Medialis

A

Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon

22
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What is the Action of Vastus Medialis

A

Extension of Knee (last 15 degrees)

23
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What is the Innervation of Vastus Medialis

A

Femoral Nerve

24
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What is the Location of Rectus Femoris

A

Lies midline on the Anterior Femur; Crosses 2 joints- Hip and Knee

25
Q

What are the Origins of Rectus Femoris

A

AIIS and Ilium Superior to Acetabulum

26
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What is the Insertion of Rectus Femoris

A

Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon

27
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What are the Actions of Rectus Femoris

A

“kicking muscle”, Hip Flexion, Leg/Knee Extension

28
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What is the Innervation of Rectus Femoris

A

Femoral Nerve

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