The muscle that originates along the entire length of the linea aspera of the femur is the
A) sartorius.
B) vastus medialis.
C) iliacus.
D) rectus femoris.
E) biceps femoris.

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The muscle that originates along the entire length of the linea aspera of the femur is the vastus medialis. The sartorius muscle originates from the anterior superior iliac spine, the iliacus muscle originates from the iliac fossa, the rectus femoris muscle originates from the anterior inferior iliac spine and the acetabulum, and the biceps femoris muscle originates from the ischial tuberosity and the linea aspera of the femur (only partially).

The Muscle That Originates Along the Entire Length of the Linea