Anterior Thigh Muscles Flashcards
What is the Location of Vastus Lateralis
Anterolateral side of Femur
What are the Origins of Vastus Lateralis
Lateral Lip of Linea Aspera (posterior femur) and Greater Trochanter
What is the Insertion of Vastus Lateralis
Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon
What is the Action of Vastus Lateralis
Knee Extension
What is the Innervation of Vastus Lateralis
Femoral Nerve
What is the Location of Sartorius
Most Superficial
What is the Origin of Sartorius
ASIS
What is the Insertion of Sartorius
Medial Tibial Condyle at Pes Anserine
What are the Actions of Sartorius
Figure 4, Flexes, Laterally Rotates and Abducts the Thigh, Flexes the Knee
What is the Innervation of Sartorius
Femoral Nerve
What is the Location of Vastus Intermedius
Intermediate between Vastus Medialis and Vastus Lateralis
What is the Origin of Vastus Intermedius
Anterior and Lateral surfaces of the shaft of the Femur
What is the Insertion of Vastus Intermedius
Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon
What is the Action of Vastus Intermedius
Extends leg at knee
What is the Innervation of Vastus Intermedius
Femoral Nerve
What is the Origin of Tensor Vastus Intermedius
Anterior aspect of Greater Trochanter
What is the Insertion of Tensor Vastus Intermedius
Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon
What are the Actions of Tensor Vastus Intermedius
Tenses Aponeurosis of Vastus Intermedius, Medializes the Action of the Vastus Intermedius
What is the Location of Vastus Medialis
Medial aspect of Thigh
What are the Origins of Vastus Medialis
Medial Lip of Linea Aspera (posterior femur), Intertrochanteric Line (anterior femur)
What is the Insertion of Vastus Medialis
Tibial Tuberosity via Patellar Tendon
What is the Action of Vastus Medialis
Extension of Knee (last 15 degrees)
What is the Innervation of Vastus Medialis
Femoral Nerve
What is the Location of Rectus Femoris
Lies midline on the Anterior Femur; Crosses 2 joints- Hip and Knee
