insertions and origins of muscles (the quads)

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quadriceps

origin: femur insertion: patella tendon

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rectus femoris

is in the middle of the thigh and covers much of the other three quad muscles. This is the most superficial quad muscle, meaning it is closest to the surface of your skin.

<p>is in the middle of the thigh and covers much of the other three quad muscles. This is the most superficial quad muscle, meaning it is closest to the surface of your skin.</p>
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vastus lateralis

is on the outer side of the thigh. It is the largest and most powerful quad muscle.

<p> is on the outer side of the thigh. It is the largest and most powerful quad muscle.</p>
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vastus intermedius

is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. It is the deepest quad muscle, covered entirely by the rectus femoris.

<p>is between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis. It is the deepest quad muscle, covered entirely by the rectus femoris.</p>
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vastus medialis

is on the inner part of the thigh. It is the smallest quad muscle.

<p> is on the inner part of the thigh. It is the smallest quad muscle.</p>
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