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Muscles
Muscles of the Leg (1/2)
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
11/05/2007

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Term
Rectus Femoris (Origin)
Definition
Anterior inferior iliac spine, superior rim of acetabulum
Term
Rectus Femoris (Insertion)
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Rectus Femoris (Action)
Definition
Extends leg at knee
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Vastus Lateralis (Origin)
Definition
Greater trochanter and linea aspera of femur
Term
Vastus Lateralis (Insertion)
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Vastus Lateralis (Action)
Definition
Extends leg at knee
Term
Vastus Medialis (Origin)
Definition
Linea aspera of femur
Term
Vastus Medialis (Insertion)
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Vastus Medialis (Action)
Definition
Extends leg at knee
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Vastus Intermedius (Origin)
Definition
Anterior and lateral surfaces of femur
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Vastus Intermedius (Insertion)
Definition
Patella and tibial tuberosity
Term
Vastus Intermedius (Action)
Definition
Extends leg at knee
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