Muscles of the Knee Flashcards
1
Q
Quadriceps Group
A
- Rectus Femoris
- Vastus Intermedius
- Vastus Lateralis
- Vastus Medialis
2
Q
A
Rectus Femoris
Origin
- Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament
Action
- Extension of the femorotibial joint
- Assists in flexion of the thigh at the acetabulofemoral joint
3
Q
A
Vastus Intermedius
Origin
- Anterior and Lateral Femoral Shaft
Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament
Action
- Extension of the femorotibial joint
4
Q
A
Vastus Lateralis
Origin
- Linea Aspera and Greater Trochanter
Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament
Action
- Extension of the femorotibial joint
5
Q
A
Vastus Medialis
Origin
- Linea Aspera
Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity via the Patellar Ligament
Action
- Extension of the femorotibial joint
6
Q
Hamstrings Group
A
- Biceps Femoris
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
7
Q
A
Biceps Femoris
Origin
- Ischial Tuberosity (long head)
- Linea Aspera (short head)
Insertion
- Head of the Fibula
Action
- Flexion of the femorotibial joint
- Lateral rotation of a flexed knee
- Extension of the acetabulofemoral joint (long head)
8
Q
A
Semimembranosus
Origin
- Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion
- Posterior Medial Tibial Condyle
Action
- Flexion of the femorotibial joint
- Extension of the acetabulofemoral joint
- Medial rotation of a flexed knee
9
Q
A
Semitendinosus
Origin
- Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion
- Pes Anserine
Action
- Flexion of the femorotibial joint
- Extension of the acetabulofemoral joint
- Medial rotation of a flexed knee
