Lower limb Flashcards
1
Q
What are the muscles of the anterior compartment of the thigh? (5)
A
Sartorius, quadriceps femoris (rectus femoris, vastus medialis/lateralis/intermedius)
2
Q
What is the innervation of the anterior compartment of the thigh?
A
Femoral nerve
3
Q
What is the function of the sartorius?
A
Knee flexion; flexion, abduction, and external rotation of the hip
4
Q
What is the innervation of the sartorius?
A
Femoral nerve
5
Q
What is the function of the rectus femoris?
A
Hip flexion, knee extension