Quadriceps Femoris Muscles Flashcards

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Q

What is the MA for the Rectus Femoris?

A

Extension of the knee joint

Steadies the hip joint

Helps the iliopsoas with flexion of the hip joint

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What is the PA for the Rectus Femoris?

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Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and ilium

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What is the DA for the Rectus Femoris?

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Quadriceps tendon to tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

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What is the N of the Rectus Femoris?

A

Femoral nerve (L2, L3, & L4)

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What is the MA for the Vastus Lateralis?

A

Extension of the knee joint

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What is the PA for the Vastus Lateralis?

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Greater trochanter and the lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur

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What is the DA for the Vastus Lateralis?

A

Quadriceps tendon to tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Medial and lateral vasti also attach to the tibia and patella via aponeuroses (medial and lateral patellar retinacula)

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What is the N of the Vastus Lateralis?

A

Femoral nerve (L2, L3, & L4)

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What is the MA for the Vastus Medialis?

A

Extension of the knee joint

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What is the PA for the Vastus Medialis?

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Intertrochanteric line and the medial lip of the linea aspera of the femur

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What is the DA for the Vastus Medialis?

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Quadriceps tendon to tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

Medial and Lateral vasti also attach to the tibia and patella via aponeuroses (medial and lateral patellar retinacula)

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What is the N for the Vastus Medialis?

A

Femoral nerve (L2, L3, & L4)

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What is the MA for the Vastus Intermedius?

A

Extension of the knee joint

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What is the PA for the Vastus Intermedius?

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Anterior and lateral femoral shaft

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What is the DA for the Vastus Intermedius?

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Quadriceps tendon to tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament

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What is the N of the Vastus Intermedius?

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Femoral nerve (L2, L3, & L4)