Origin
Anterior and lateral surface of the femur
Insertion
Quadriceps/patellar tendon which inserts onto the tibial tuberosity
Actions
- Extends the knee
Innervation
- Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
Blood Supply
- Femoral artery
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