Quadriceps

Question 0

Quadriceps Femoris Group

Answer 0

A: All- extend the knee (tibiofemoral joint)

• Rectus Femoris- flex the hip (coxal joint)

O:

• Rectus Femoris- anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)
• Vastus Medialis- medial lip of linea aspera
• Vastus Lateralis- lateral lip of linea aspera gluteal tuberosity greater trochanter
• Vastus Intermedialis- anterior and lateral shaft of the femur

I: tibial tuberosity (via the patella and patellar ligament) N: Femoral L2, 3, 4

Question 1

What muscles make up the quadriceps?

Answer 1

1. Rectus Femoris
2. Vastus Medialis
3. Vastus Lateralis
4. Vastus Intermedialis