Muscle origin
Intertrochanteric line, greater trochanter, gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera of Femur
Muscle insertion
Tibial tuberosity via patellar tendon (lateral condyle of Tibia) and Patella
Muscle function
Knee extension and tracking of Patella. External rotation of Tibia.
Nerve innervation
L2-4 (Lovett reactor – C2-4)
Primary muscle type
Phasic / Type IIx (65-75%)
Myofascial lines
Superficial front line
Primary inhibatory muscles
Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps femoris, Vastus medialis, Popliteus, Gastrocnemius, Tibialis anterior
Organ relationship (T1-12, Sacrum, n. Vagus)
Related joints
Associated muscles
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