Extensors Of The Knee Flashcards
1
Q
List the knee flexors?
A
Vastus medialis
Vastus lateralis
Vastus intermedius
Rectus femoris
2
Q
Where are the extensors of the knee located?
A
Anterior compartment of the knee.
3
Q
Where the vastus medialis origin?
A
Trochanteric line
Pectineal line of the femur
Medial lip of linea aspera
Medial supracondylar line.
4
Q
Vastus medialis insertion?
A
Quadriceps femoris tendon
Medial aspect of the patella
5
Q
Vastus lateralis origin?
A
Trochanteric line (lateral part) Greater trochanter Gluteal tuberosity (lateral margin) Lateral lip of linea aspera
6
Q
Vastus Lateralis insertion?
A
Lateral margin of the patella.
QFT
7
Q
Vastus intermedius origin?
A
Upper 2/3 ‘s of anterolateral femur.
8
Q
Rectus femoris origin? Straight and reflected head?
A
Straight: AIIS
Reflected: just superior of the acetabulum
9
Q
Insertion of rectus femoris muscle?
A
quadriceps femoris tendon.
10
Q
What other movements does rectus femoris perform
A
Extend the hip.
