Origin | Anterior femoral shaft, approximately one hand’s breadth superior to femoral condyles |
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Insertion | Suprapatellar pouch of knee joint capsule |
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Action(s) | Prevents entrapment of the capsule in knee extension |
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Nerve Supply | Femoral nerve, L2-4 |
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Arterial Supply | Descending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex artery |
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Physical Exam | Enter physical examination maneuvers for muscle |
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Clinical Importance | Enter clinical importance of muscle |
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Disease States | Enter links to pages where muscle involved |
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Discussion | Discussion on muscle |
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