Quadriceps Palpation

Quadriceps = 4 muscles, 1 powerful group 💥🦵 📍Origin Rectus Femoris: AIIS Vastus Intermedius: Anterior & Lateral shaft of femur Vastus Medialis: Medial lip of linea aspera Vastus Lateralis: Lateral lip of linea aspera 📍Insertion: All attach to the tibial tuberosity via the patellar tendon 📍Action: All extend the knee, and rec fem flexes the hip