KINESIOLOGY KNEE Flashcards
Rectus femoris
O: Ant. inf. iliac spine
I: Superior patella and tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon (KNEE EXTENSION AND HIP FLEXION)
Vastus Lateralis
O: Intertrochanteric line, Upper ½ of linea aspera
I: Lateral border of patella, Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon (KNEE EXSTENTION)
Vastus Medialis
O: Entire linea aspera
I: Medial half of upper border of patella, Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
Vastus Intermedius
O: Upper 2/3 of ant. femur
I: Superior border of patella, Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon
Semitendinosus
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Ant. medial tibia
Semimembranosus
O: Ischial tuberosity
I: Post. surface of medial condyle of tibia
Biceps Femoris
O: Long head: Ischial tuberosity, Short head: Lower linea aspera
I: Head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
Popliteus
O: Post. lateral femoral condyle
I: Upper post. medial tibia