Quadriceps Femoris Group Flashcards
1
Q
Action of All Quads
A
Extend the knee
2
Q
Action of the Rectus Femoris
A
Flex the hip
3
Q
Origin of the Rectus Femoris
A
Anterior Inferior Illiac Spine (AIIS)
4
Q
Origin of the VastusMedialis
A
Medial lip of Linea Aspera
5
Q
Origin of Vastus Lateralis
A
Lateral Lip of Linea Aspera
Gluteal Tuberosity
Greater Trochanter
6
Q
Origin of Vastusintermedius
A
Anterior and lateral shaft of the femur
7
Q
Insertion of Quads
A
Tibial tuberosity (via the patella and patellar ligament)