Massage Therapy

The quadriceps is a powerful knee extensor used in activities such as climbing, running and rising from a seated position. The femoral nerve innervates this muscle group. The tone of quadriceps plays an important role in strengthening the joint.
             Quadricep Muscles O & I Description.
             Rectus Femoris Origin Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine and Superior.
             Insertion Patella and tibial tuberosity via patella tendon.
             Vastus Lateralis Origin Greater Trochanter, Intertrochanteric line & Linea Aspera.
             Insertion Patella and tibial tuberosity via patella tendon.
             Vastus Medialis Origin Linea Aspera, Intertrochanteric line.
             Insertion Patella and tibial tuberosity via patella tendon.
             Vastus Intermedius Origin Anterior and Lateral surfaces of proximal femur shaft.
             Insertion Patella and tibial tuberosity via patella tendon.
             The hamstrings are the fleshy muscles of the posterior thigh. They are bicep femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. They cross both the knee and hip joint and are prime movers of knee flexion. The hamstrings have a common origin site. They are innervated by the sciatic nerve. The ability of the hamstrings to act on one of the two joints spanned depends on which joint is fixed.
             Hamstring Muscle O & I Description.
             Bicep Femoris Origin Ischial tuberosity (long head), linea aspera & distal femur (short head).
             Insertion Common tendon passes downward and laterally to insert into fibula and lateral condyle of tibia.
             Semitendinosus Origin Ischial tuberosity in common with long head of bicep femoris.
             Insertion Medial aspect of upper tibial shaft.
             Semimembranosus Origin Ischial tuberosity.
             Insertion Medial condyle of tibia.
             What can the client's replies to case history questions provide to you as a future massage therapist?.
             A client's response to a case history questionnaire will provide the massage therapist with vital information in regards with the treatment of the client. It will enable the massage therapist to ask further questions related to the problem and understand the position that they are in along with the specific needs and wants of the client.