Knee OIIA's Flashcards
Origin: Tensor fascia lata (TFL)
ASIS
Insertion: Tensor fascia lata (TFL)
IT band
Innervation: Tensor fascia lata (TFL)
Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
Action: Tensor fascia lata (TFL)
-Abduction
-Internal rotation
-Stabilizes the knee
Origin: Sartorius
ASIS
Insertion: Sartorius
Medial superior shaft of tibia- Pes Anserinus
Innervation: Sartorius
Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
Action: Sartorius
Flexes the thigh and flexes the leg
Origin: Rectus femoris
AIIS
Insertion: Rectus femoris
Quadriceps tendon
Innervation: Rectus femoris
Femoral nerve (L2, L3)
Action: Rectus femoris
Extends the leg and flexes the hip
Origin: Vastus lateralis
Greater trochanter
Insertion: Vastus lateralis
Quadriceps tendon
Innervation: Vastus lateralis
Femoral nerve (L2-L4)
Action: Vastus lateralis
Extends the leg
Origin: Vastus medialis
Intertrochanteric line and linea aspera
Insertion: Vastus medialis
Quadriceps tendon
Innervation: Vastus medialis
Femoral nerve (L2-L4)
Action: Vastus medialis
Extends the leg