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Origin of rectus femoris
anterior to the inferior iliac spine of the ilum
Insertion of rectus femoris
Superior patella
Tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon
The functions of rectus femoris
Hip flexion
knee extension
origin of vastus intermedius
the upper section of the anterior surface of the femur
Insertion of vastus medius
superior patella
tibial tuberosity via patella tendon
Function of vastus medius
knee extension
Origin of vastus lateralis
Anterior and inferior to the greater trochanter of the femur
insertion of vastus lateralis
Lateral half of patella
tibial tuberosity vis patella tendon
Function of vastus lateralis
knee extension
Origin of vastus medialis
Along the length of the linea apera of the femur
Insertion of vastus medialis
Medial half of patella
tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon
Function of vastus medialis
knee extension
assist in knee stabilization