Anterior Thigh Muscles part 2

Question 0

Vastus Lateralis

Answer 0

Origin: Greater trochanter and lateral lip of linea aspera

Insertion: Via common tendon (quadriceps tendon) and independent attachments to base of patella; indirectly via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity; lateral vasti also attach to tibia and patella via aponeurosis (lateral patellar retinacula)

Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4), Kick the door

Question 1

Rectus Femoris

Answer 1

Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine and ilium superior to acetabulum

Insertion: Via common tendon (quadriceps tendon) and independent attachments to base of patella; indirectly via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity

Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4), kick the door

Question 2

Vastus Medialis

Answer 2

Origin: Intertrochanteric line and medial lip of linea aspera of femur

Insertion: Via common tendon (quadriceps tendon) and independent attachments to base of patella; indirectly via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity; medial vasti also attach to tibia and patella via aponeurosis (medial patellar retinacula)

Insertion: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4) kick the door

Question 3

Vastus Intermedius

Answer 3

Origin: Anterior and lateral surfaces of shaft of femur

Insertion: Via common tendon (quadriceps tendon) and independent attachments to base of patella; indirectly via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity

Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4), kick the door