Articularis genus muscle
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The articularis genus (also known as the subcrureus muscle[1]) is a small skeletal muscle located anteriorly on the thigh just above the knee.
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Articularis genus muscle | |
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Details | |
Origin | femur |
Insertion | suprapatellar bursa |
Artery | femoral artery |
Nerve | femoral nerve |
Actions | Pulling the suprapatellar bursa during extension of the knee. |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus articularis genus |
TA98 | A04.7.02.024 |
TA2 | 2625 |
FMA | 22437 |
Anatomical terms of muscle |
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