Quadriceps Femoris

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Rectus Femoris
Proximal attachment:

AIIS

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Vastus Lateralis
Proximal attachment:

Greater trochanter and lateral lip of linea aspera

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Vastus Medialis
Proximal attachment:

Intertrochanteric line and medial lip of linea aspera

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Vastus Intermedius
Proximal attachment:

Ant and lateral surfaces of shaft of femur

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What are the distal attachments of the quadriceps femoris

Indirectly via patellar ligament and quadriceps tendon to tibial tuberosity. Medial and lateral vasti also attach to tibia and patella via patellar retinacula.

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What is the innerveration of quadriceps femoris

Femoral nerve

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What is the main action of the Quadriceps femoris

Extend leg and stabilises hip joint.