Quadriceps femoris muscle
Musculus quadriceps femoris
- Synonym: Quadriceps muscle of thigh
Definition
Origin: Iliopubic eminence of the ilium
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity.
Action: Extension of the stifle joint and tension of the fascia cruris.
Nerve: Femoralis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
