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9 Cards in this Set
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Quadriceps Femoris
1. Rectus Femoris |
Orgin: Anterior, inferior iliac spine
Insertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament Action: Extends leg, flexes thigh |
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Quadriceps Femoris
2. Vastus Lateralis |
Orgin: Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
Insertion:Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament Action: Extends leg |
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Quadriceps Femoris
3. Vastus Medialis |
Orgin: Linea aspera of femur
Insertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament Action: Extends leg |
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Quadriceps Femoris
4. Vastus Intermedius |
Orgin: Anterior and lateral surfaces of body of femur
Insertion: Patella via quadriceps tendon and then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament Action: Extends leg |
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Sartorius
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Orgin: Anterior superior iliac spine
Insertion: Medial suface of body of tibia Action: Flexes leg, flexes thigh and rotates it laterally thus crossing the leg |
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Gracilis
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Orgin: Inferior ramus of pubis
Insertion: Medial surface of tiba inferior to medial condyle Action: Flexion at knee; adduction and medial rotation at hip |
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Hamstring Muscles
Biceps femoris |
Orgin: Long head- arises from ischial tuberosity
Short head - arises from linea aspera of femur Insertion: Head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia Action: Flexes leg and extends thigh |
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Hamstring Muscles
Semi Tendinosus |
Orgin: Ischial tuberosity
Insertion:Proximal part of medial surface of saft of tibia Action: Flexes leg and extend thigh |
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Hamstring Muscles
Semi Membranosus |
Orgin: Ischial Tuberosity
Insertion: Posterior surface of medial condyle of tibia Action: Flexion at knee, extension and medial rotation at hip |
