MSS Week 11 (Extension of the knee (L3,L4) ) Flashcards
Rectus Femoris
Origin
Insertion
Innervation
Action
Rectus Femoris
Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine
Insertion: Patella through the quadriceps tendon
Innervation: Femoral nerve
Action: Hip Flexion
Vastus Lateralis
Origin
Insertion
Innervation
Action
Vastus Lateralis
Origin: Proximal femoral shaft
Insertion: Quadriceps Tendon
Innervation: Femoral nerve
Action: Extension of the knee
Vastus Intermedius
Origin
Insertion
Innervation
Action
Vastus Intermedius
Origin: Proximal femoral shaft
Insertion: Quadriceps Tendon
Innervation: Femoral Nerve
Action: Extension of the Knee
Vastus Medialis
Origin
Insertion
Innervation
Action
Vastus Medialis
Origin: Proximal femoral shaft
Insertion: Quadriceps Tendon
Innervation: Femoral Nerve
Action: Extension of the Knee