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What is the primary action of the quadriceps during knee extension?
What is the primary action of the quadriceps during knee extension?
Which muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine and is involved in knee extension?
Which muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine and is involved in knee extension?
What is the range of motion for complete extension of the knee?
What is the range of motion for complete extension of the knee?
Which factor can limit the range of motion of knee extension?
Which factor can limit the range of motion of knee extension?
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What effect does weakness of the knee extension muscles have on daily activities?
What effect does weakness of the knee extension muscles have on daily activities?
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Which muscle acts to stabilize the patella while extending the knee?
Which muscle acts to stabilize the patella while extending the knee?
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What is the primary nerve supplying the quadriceps muscles?
What is the primary nerve supplying the quadriceps muscles?
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What condition could result from a contracture affecting knee extension?
What condition could result from a contracture affecting knee extension?
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Study Notes
Knee Extension
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Primary Muscles (Quadriceps):
- Rectus femoris
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus intermedius
- Vastus medialis
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Range of Motion:
- Complete knee extension: 120-130 degrees of flexion to 0 degrees
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Factors Limiting Motion:
- Tension of hamstring muscle
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Rectus Femoris Muscle Anatomy:
- Origin: anterior inferior iliac spine
- Reflected head: ilium above acetabulum
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Vastus lateralis Muscle Anatomy:
- Origin: upper intertrochanteric line, base of greater trochanter, lateral linea aspera, lateral supracondylar ridge and lateral intermuscular septum
- Insertion: lateral quadriceps tendon to patella
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Vastus Intermedius Muscle Anatomy:
- Origin: anterior and lateral shaft of femur
- Insertion: quadriceps tendon to patella, via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia
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Vastus Medialis Muscle Anatomy:
- Origin: lower intertrochanteric line, medial linea aspera, medial intermuscular septum
- Insertion: medial quadriceps tendon to patella and directly into medial patella, via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia
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Nerve Supply: Femoral nerve
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Insertion Points (Common to Quadriceps): quadriceps tendon to patella and via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia
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Actions: Extend the knee,flex the hip
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Effects of Weakness:
- Difficulty with activities like stair climbing and rising from a seated position
- Potential for knee hyperextension
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Effects of Shortness/Contracture:
- Restricted knee flexion and hip extension/flexion
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and function of the quadriceps muscles involved in knee extension. This quiz covers muscle origins, insertions, and key factors affecting range of motion. Perfect for students or enthusiasts in anatomy and physiology.
