Origin
Anterior superior iliac spine
Insertion
Medial surface of tibial tuberosity (pes anserinus)
Actions
- Flexes hip
- Hip abduction
- Lateral/external rotation of femur
- Flexes knee
- Medially rotates tibia when knee is flexed
Innervation
- Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
Blood Supply
- Femoral artery
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