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Quadriceps and Hamstrings Flashcards

1
Q

What 4 muscles make up the quads?

A

Rectus femoris
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Intermedius

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Origin of the rectus femoris?

A

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

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What is the insertion of the rectus femoris?

A

Tibial tuberosity through the patella tendon

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What is the action of the rectus femoris?

A

Flexion of hip

Extension of the knee

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What is the origin of all the vastus muscles?

A

Upper shaft of the femur

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What is the insertion of all the vastus muscles?

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Tibial tuberosity through the patella tendon

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What is the action of all the vastus muscles?

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Extension of the knee

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What three muscles make up the hamstrings?

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The semimembranous, semitendonous and the biceps femoris

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What is the origin of the semimembranous?

A

Ischial tuberosity

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What is the insertion of the semimembranous?

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The tibial shaft (medially)

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What is the action of the semimembranous?

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Extension of the hip, flexion of the knee

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What is the origin of the semitendonous?

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Ischial tuberosity

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What is the insertion of the semitendonous?

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Tibial shaft (medially)

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What is the action of the semitendonous?

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Extension of the hip, flexion at the knee

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What is the origin of the biceps femoris?

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Ischial tuberosity and back of femur

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What is the insertion of the biceps femoris?

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head of the fibula and lateral condyle of the tibia

17
Q

What is the action of the biceps femoris?

A

Extension of the hip, flexion of the knee

18
Q

Good exercise to work biceps femoris?

A

Squats, hamstring curl, stiff legged deadlifts

19
Q

Good exercise to work rectus femoris?

A

Front lunge, front squat

20
Q

Good exercise for working the vastus muscles?

A

Leg extensions

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