MSK-Anterior Thigh Flashcards
A
Rectus femoris
Femoral nerve
Extends knee and flexes the hip
B,C and D*?
B- Vastus Lateralis
C- Vastus Medialis
D- Vastus Intermdius (hidden deep)
Femoral nerve
Extend the knee and stabilise patella
E?
Sartorius
(Part of pes anserinus)
Femoral nerve
Flexion, Abudction and rotation of the hip
Flexion of the knee only knee flexor in anterior thigh
F and G?
F- Pectineus
Femoral nerve
Adduction and flexion
G- Tensor Fasciae Latae
Gluteal muscle but anterior compartment
Superior gluteal nerve
Acessory musle of abduction and flexion
H?
Quadriceps tendon
All of the vasti and rectus femoris muscles form this tendon
I and J?
I- Patella
J- Patellar ligament
Continuation of the quadriceps tendon, attaches to tibial tuberosity