The Knee

Question 1

Vastus lateralis

Answer 1

Origin: greater trochanter
Lateral lip of linea aspera of femur

Insertion: quadriceps tendon to base of patella
Tibial tuberocity via patella ligament

Question 2

Vastus medialis

Answer 2

Origin: intertrichinteric line
Medial lip of the linea apsera of femur

Insertion: Quadreceps tendon to base of patella and onto tibial tuberocity via patella ligament

Question 3

Vastus intermedius

Answer 3

Origin: anterior and lateral surfaces of shaft of femur

Insertion: quadriceps tendon to base of patella and onto tibial tuberosity via the patella ligament

Question 4

Semi tendinosus

Answer 4

Origin: ischial tuberocity

Insertion: proximal tibia, medial tibial tuberocity

Question 5

Semi membranosus

Answer 5

Origin: ischial tuberocity

Insertion: posterior medial condyle of tibia

Question 6

Bicep femoris- long head

Answer 6

Origin: ischial tuberocity

Insertion: head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia

Question 7

Bicep femoris short head

Answer 7

Origin: Distal linea aspera
Lateral supracondylar ridge of femur

Insertion: head of fibula
Lateral condyle of tibia

Question 8

Tensor fasciae latae

Answer 8

Origin: anterior iliac crest

Insertion: lateral condyle of the tibia via the I.T band

Question 9

rectus femoris

Answer 9

Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine and ilium above the acetabulum.

Insertion: Quadriceps tendon to base of patella and onto tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament