Quadriceps Flashcards
1
Q
Function of Quadriceps
A
extension of the knee, flexion of the hip (only rectus femoris)
2
Q
Quadricep muscles with origin and insertion
A
Rectus femoris-
O = anterior inferior surface of iliac spine
I = quadricep tendon (connects to patellar tendon onto tibial tuberosity)
Vastus lateralis-
O = greater trochanter, intertrochanteric line, linea aspera
I = quadricep tendon
Vastus medialis-
O = medial side of femur;
I = quadricep tendon
Vastus intermedius- ( deepest quad muscle)
O = anterolateral femur
I = quadricep tendon
3
Q
Innervation of Quadricep
A
femoral artery
