Upper Leg Knee Extensors Flashcards
1
Q
Quadriceps (origin)
Vastus lateralis
Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedius
A
Lateral upper border of femur and greater trochanter and (in the case of rectus femoris) anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) of pelvis
2
Q
Quadriceps (insertion)
Vastus lateralis
Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedius
A
Tibial tuberosity of the tibia via the patella and patellar ligament
3
Q
Quadriceps (action)
Vastus lateralis
Rectus femoris
Vastus medialis
Vastus intermedius
A
Extends knee
4
Q
Sartorius (origin)
A
ASIS of pelvis
5
Q
Sartorius (insertion)
A
Upper aspect of medial tibial condyle
6
Q
Sartorius (action)
A
Crossing it legs (knee Flexion)