Anterior, Medial, and Lateral Thigh

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What are the 4 Quadricep Muscles?

rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis

<p>rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis</p>
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Rectus Femoris

flexes thigh, extends leg

<p>flexes thigh, extends leg</p>
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Rectus Femoris Origin

anterior inferior iliac spine

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Rectus Femoris Insertion

patella via quadriceps (RF)

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Vastus Lateralis

extends leg

<p>extends leg</p>
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Vastus Lateralis Origin

greater trochanter and linea aspera

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Vastus Lateralis Insertion

patella via quadriceps (V.L)

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Vastus Medialis

extends leg

<p>extends leg</p>
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Vastus Medialis Origin

linea aspera

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Vastus Medialis Insertion

patella via quadriceps (VM)

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Vastus Intermedius

extends leg

Deep to Rectus Femoris

<p>extends leg</p><p>Deep to Rectus Femoris</p>
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Vastus Intermedius Origin

anterior femur

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Vastus Intermedius Insertion

patella via quadriceps (VI)

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Sartorius

Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates thigh

flexes leg

<p>Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates thigh</p><p>flexes leg</p>
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Sartorius Origin

anterior superior iliac spine

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Sartorius Insertion

proximal + medial tibia (S)

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Gracilis

adducts thigh, flexes and medially rotates thigh

<p>adducts thigh, flexes and medially rotates thigh</p>
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Gracilis Origin

pubis

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Gracilis Insertion

proximal+medial tibia (G)

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Adductor Magnus

adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh

<p>adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh</p>
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Adductor Magnus Origin

rami of pubis + ischium

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Adductor Magnus Insertion

linea aspera (AM)

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Adductor Longus

adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh

<p>adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh</p>
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Adductor Longus Origin

pubic symphysis

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Adductor Longus Insertion

linea aspera (AL)

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Adductor Brevis

adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh

<p>adducts, flexes, and laterally rotates thigh</p>
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Adductor Brevis Origin

pubic ramus

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Adductor Brevis Insertion

linea aspera (AB)

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Pectineus

adducts, flexes, and medially rotates thigh

<p>adducts, flexes, and medially rotates thigh</p>
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Pectineus Origin

pubis

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Pectineus Insertion

inferior to lesser trochanter and linea aspera

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Tensor Fasciae Latae

Abducts, flexes, and rotates the thigh medially

<p>Abducts, flexes, and rotates the thigh medially</p>
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Tensor Fasciae Latae Origin

iliac crest

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Tensor Fasciae Latae Insertion

iliotibial tract

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Femoral Nerve

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Femoral Artery

the major artery supplying the leg

<p>the major artery supplying the leg</p>
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Femoral Vein

deep vein

<p>deep vein</p>
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Great Saphenous Vein

Superficial Vein

<p>Superficial Vein</p>
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Gluteus Maximus

extends and laterally rotates thigh

<p>extends and laterally rotates thigh</p>
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Gluteus Maximus Origin

iliac crest, sacrum, coccyx

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Gluteus Maximus Insertion

gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract

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Gluteus Medius

abducts and medially rotates thigh

<p>abducts and medially rotates thigh</p>
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Gluteus Medius Origin

ilium

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Gluteus Medius Insertion

greater trochanter

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What 3 muscles make up the Hamstrings?

biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus

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Biceps Femoris (Long Head and Short Head)

flexes leg and extends thigh

<p>flexes leg and extends thigh</p>
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Biceps Femoris Origin

long head: ischial tuberosity

short head: linea aspera

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Biceps Femoris Insertion

head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia

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Semitendinosus

flexes leg and extends thigh

<p>flexes leg and extends thigh</p>
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Semitendinosus Origin

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Semitendinosus Insertion

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Semimembranosus

extends thigh and flexes leg

<p>extends thigh and flexes leg</p>
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Semimembranosus Origin

ischial tuberosity

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Semimembranosus Insertion

medial condyle of tibia

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Sciatic Nerve

largest nerve in the body

<p>largest nerve in the body</p>
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Popliteal Artery

behind the knee

<p>behind the knee</p>