knee Flashcards
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Rectus Femoris
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Origin Anterior inferior Illiac Spine Insertion Patella Primary action(s) Extension Exercise(s) involved in Leg extension, lunge, squat
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Vastus Lateralis
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Origin Greater Trochanter and Lateral Linea Aspera Insertion Patella Primary action(s) Extension Exercise(s) involved in Leg extension, lunge, squat
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Vastus Intermedius
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Origin Anterior Femur Insertion Patella Primary action(s) Extension Exercise(s) involved in Leg extension, lunge, squat
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Vastus Medialis
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Origin Medial Linea Aspera Insertion Patella Primary action(s) Extension Exercise(s) involved in Side lunge, Rear Lunge, Step ups
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Sartorius
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Origin Anterior, Superior Iliac Spine Insertion Upper Medial tibia (pes anserine) Primary action(s) Assists w/ flexion, abduction and lateral rotation Exercise(s) involved in Glute-Ham raise, Bent leg curl
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Gracilis
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Origin Ishiopubic Ramus Insertion Medial Proximal Tibia (Pes Anserine) Primary action(s) Assist w/ adduction and flexion of lower leg Exercise(s) involved in Lying hip adduction, standing hip adduction, hamstring raise
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Popliteus
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Origin Lateral Condyle of the femur Insertion Posterior Medial Tibia Primary action(s) Lateral rotation and flexion of lower leg Exercise(s) involved in Hamstring curl
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Gastrocnemius
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Origin Posterior medial and lateral femoral condyles Insertion Tuberosity of calcaneus via calcaneal tendon Primary action(s) Flexion of knee Exercise(s) involved in Hamstring curl
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Plantaris
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Origin Distal Posterior Femur Insertion Tuberosity of Calcaneus Primary action(s) Flexion of knee Exercise(s) involved in Hamstring curl
