Quadriceps femoris
NB Curriculum says "Attachments not required"
Part of Anterior thigh muscles
Made up of 4 muscles:
- vastus medialis, intermedius and lateralis
- rectus femoris
action
Knee extension
innervation
femoral nerve
Mainly L3-4 contributions
rectus femoris
- Action: hip flexion, knee extension
- Origin: 2 heads: ASIS and ilium
- Insertion: quadriceps tendon inserts into base of patella