pelvis and thigh Flashcards
rectus femoris
A: extension of the knee and flexion of the hip
O: anterior inferior iliac spine
I: quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon (tibial tuberostiy)
N: femoral nerve
Vastus medialis
A: extension of the knee
O: intertrochanteric line of femur and medial linea aspera
I: quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon (tibial tuberosity)
N: femoral nerve
vastus intermedius
A: extension of the knee
O: anterior and lateral shaft of the femur
I: quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon (tibial tuberosity)
N: femoral nerve
vastus lateralis
A: extension of the knee
O: greater trochanter
I: quadriceps tendon and patellar tendon (tibial tuberosity)
N: femoral nerve
biceps femoris (long)- hamstrings
A:flexion and lateral rotation of knee; and extension of hip———controls hip flexion and knee extension
O: ischial tuberosity
I: head of fibula and lateral tibia
biceps femoris (short)- hamstrings
a: flexion and lateral rotation of the knee—–controls knee extension
o: lateral lip of linea aspera of femur
i: head of fibula and lateral tibia