| Term | Definition |
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SARTORIUS |
Flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates thigh; flexes leg; rotates leg medially. Femoral. Anterior superior iliac spine. Tibial tuberosity, medial side. |
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RECTUS FEMORIS |
Extends leg; flexes thigh. Femoral. Anterior superior iliac spine. Patella via quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament. |
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VASTUS LATERALIS |
Extends leg. Femoral. Patella via quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament. |
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VASTUS MEDIALIS |
Extends leg. Femoral. Patella via quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament. |
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VASTUS INTERMEDIUS |
Extends leg. Femoral. Patella via quadriceps tendon then tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament. |