Muscles of the Tibiofemoral Joint Flashcards by Caitlin O'Farrell | Brainscape

Q

Rectus Femoris

A

Origin
- Anterior inferior iliac spine

Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity

Actions
- Extension

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Vastus Lateralis

A

Origin
- Linear Aspera & Greater trochanter

Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity

Actions
- Extension

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Q

Vastus Medialis

A

Origin
- Linear Aspera

Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity

Actions
- Extension

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Vastus Intermedius

A

Origin
- Shaft of Femur

Insertion
- Tibial Tuberosity

Actions
- Extension

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Biceps Femoris

A

Origin
- Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion
- Lateral condyle of Tibia

Actions
- Flexion

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Semimembranosus

A

Origin
- Ischial Tuberosity

Insertion
- Medial condyle of Tibia

Actions
- Flexion

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Gracilis

A

Origin
- Pubis

Insertion
- Tibia via pes anserinus

Action
- Flexion

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Q

Gastrocnemius

A

Origin
- Medial and lateral condyles of femur

Insertion
- Calcaneous via achilles tendon

Actions
- Flexion

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Sartorius

A

Origin
- Anterior superior iliac spine

Insertion
- Tibia via pes anserinus

Actions
- Flexion

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