Quadriceps Femoris Flashcards
Distal attachment Rectus Femoris
Superior border of patella via the quadriceps tendon
Proximal attachment Rectus Femoris
Straight head- AIIS
Reflected head- roughened area immediately superior to the acetabulum
Proximal attachment Vastus Medialis
Inferior part of intertrochanteric line Spiral line Linea aspera Proximal two thirds of medial supracondylar line Tendon of Adductor Magnus
Distal attachment Vastus Medialis
Medial border of patella and anterior aspect of medial tibial condyle
Proximal attachment Vastus Intermedius
Upper two thirds of the anterior and lateral surfaces of femur
Distal Vastus Intermedius
Deep surfaces of the tendons of the other Quadriceps muscles
Superior base of patella
Proximal Vastus Lateralis
Superior border of intertrochanteric line
Inferior border greater trochanter
Lateral side of gluteal tuberosity
Proximal half of linea aspera
Distal Attachment Vastus Lateralis
Superior base an lateral border of patella
Sends a slip to lateral condyle of tibia blending with the capsule and ITB before attaching to tibial tuberosity
Nerve supply of Quadriceps muscles
Femoral nerve L2,3,4