THIGH Quads & Sartorius Anterior Flashcards
O. lateral lip of linea aspera, (also interteocanteric line)
I. tibial tuberosity (via common quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament)
A. extension of knee joint
N femoral
Vastus Lateralis
O. Anterior head: AIIS anterior inferior iliac spine.
Posterior head: superior rim to rim of acetabulum
I. patellar tendon, patella, patellar ligament, tibial tuberosity
A. extension of knee & flex hip
N. femoral
Rectus femoris
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O. anterior & lateral surfaces of the shaft of the femur
I. patella via quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
A. Extension of knee joint
N. femoral
Vastus intermedius
O ASIS anterior superior iliac spine
I. Proximal anteromedial tibia (pes anserine)
N femoral (L2, L3)
A flexion, abduction lateral rotation of hip joint
flexion of knee joint, anterior pelvic tilt
Sartorius
O. medial lip of linea aspera (inter trochanteric) line
I. Tibial tuberosity (via common quadriceps tendon & patellar ligament)
N femoral
A. Extension of knee
Vastis medialis