Muscles That Move the Thigh
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| QUADRICEPS Rectus femoris | Origin: Ilium (iliac spine)
Insertion: Patella & tibia via the patellar ligament
Action: Extends leg at knee & flexes thigh at hip
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| QUADRICEPS Vastus lateralis | Origin: Femur (greater trochanter)
Insertion: Patella & tibia via the patellar ligament
Action: Extends leg at knee
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| QUADRICEPS Vastus medialis | Origin: Femur (medial surface)
Insertion: Patella & tibia via the patellar ligament
Action: Extends leg at knee; Stabilizes patella
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| QUADRICEPS Vastus intermedius | Origin: Femur (anterior & lateral surface)
Insertion: Patella & tibia via the patellar ligament
Action: Extends leg at knee
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| HAMSTRINGS Biceps femoris (2 heads) | Origin: Long head - Ischium (ischial tuberosity); Short head - Femur (linea aspera)
Insertion: Tibia (lateral condyle); Fibula (head)
Action: Flexes & rotates leg laterally; Extends thigh
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| HAMSTRINGS Semitendinosus | Origin: Ischium (ischial tuberosity)
Insertion: Tibia (upper medial surface of shaft)
Action: Flexes & rotates leg medially; Extends thigh
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| HAMSTRINGS Semimembranosus | Origin: Ischium (ischial tuberosity)
Insertion: Tibia (medial condyle)
Action: Flexes & rotates leg medially; Extends thigh
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