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The four muscles of quadriceps femoris
Quadriceps Femoris
Muscle Type
Origin Combined rectus femoris and vastus muscles
Insertion Tibial tuberosity
Action Knee extension; Hip flexion (Rectus femoris only)
Synergists
Antagonists
Spinal innervation L2, L3, L4
Peripheral Innervation Femoral Nerve
Vasculature