Quadriceps - origin, insertions and actions Flashcards by daisy basquine | Brainscape

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What is the origin of the vastus lateralis?

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intertrochanteric line and greater trochanter line

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What is the insertion of the vastus lateralis?

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quadricep tendon to tibial tuberosity

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What is the origin of the vastus intermedius?

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upper 2/3 of anterior and lateral femur

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What is the insertion of the vastus medialis?

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quadricep tendon to tibial tuberosity

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What is the action of the vastus intermedius?

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knee extension

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What is the origin of the rectus femoris?

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ASIS - anterior inferior iliac spine

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What is the action of the rectus femoris?

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knee extension and hip flexion

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What is the insertion of the rectus femoris?

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quadricep tendon to tibial tuberosity

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What is the action of the vastus lateralis?

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knee extension

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What is the action of the vastus medialis?

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knee extension

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What is the origin of the vastus medialis?

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intertrochanteric line and linea aspera

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What is the insertion of the vastus intermedius?

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quadricep tendon to tibial tuberosity

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