Q12 Quadriceps Femoris Group Flashcards
1
Q
Name the four muscles of this group
A
Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Medialis Vastus Intermedius (Articularis Genu)
2
Q
Give the proximal attachment of the rectus femoris
A
Straight head - AIIS
Reflected head - rough area of the ilium, superior to the acetabulum
3
Q
Give the distal attachment of the rectus femoris
A
The upper border of the patella via the Quadriceps tendon with some anterior fibres crossing the patella to form the patella tendon which inserts into the tibial tuberosity
4
Q
Give the action of the Rectus Femoris muscle
A
Extends the knee
Flexes the hip
5
Q
Give one functional activity in which the muscle participates
A
The knee extension phase of running/ walking/sit to stand/climbing stairs