Quadriceps Femoris Group Flashcards
Rectus Femoris: Distal
Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)
Rectus Femoris: Prox
AIIS
Rectus Femoris: Action
- flex hip &
* Extend knee
Rectus Femoris: Nerve
Femoral
L 2,3,4
Vastus medialis (teardrop) : Prox
Med. lip of linea aspera
Vastus medialis (teardrop) : Distal
Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)
Vastus medialis (teardrop) : Action
Extend knee
Vastus medialis (teardrop) : Nerve
Femoral
L 2,3,4
Vastus lateralis: Prox
- Lat. lip of linea aspera
* Gluteal tuberosity and greater trochanter
Vastus lateralis: Distal
Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)
Vastus lateralis: Action
Extend knee
Vastus lateralis: Nerve
Femoral
L 2,3,4
Vastus Intermedius: Prox
Ant. and Lat. shaft of femur
Vastus Intermedius: Distal
Tibial tuberosity (via patella and patellar ligament)
Vastus Intermedius: Action
Extend knee