Term
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Definition
-Vastus Lateralis
-Vastus Medialis
-Vastus Intermedius
*Rectus Femoris
Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity and patella
Action: Flex the thigh and extend the leg (kicking) |
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Term
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Definition
-Semitendinosus
-Semimembranosus
*Biceps Femoris
Origin: Ischial tuberosity and linea aspera
Insertion: Head of the fibula, and lateral condyle of the tibia
Action: Extend the thigh and flex the leg |
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Term
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Definition
-Gluteus Medius
*Gluteus MAximus
Origin: Ilium, sacrum and coccyx
Insertion: Gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract
Action: Major extensor of the thigh and abducts thigh |
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Term
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Definition
Origin: Ischium and pubic bone
Insertion: Linea Aspera
Action: Adduct, Flex and rotate the thigh |
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