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Rectus Femoris is a quadricep muscle located in the anterior thigh, on top of the vastus intermedius (another quadricep). All of the quadriceps insert to the patella, and the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament. Together they are responsible for extension of the knee. Rectus Femoris is the only quadricep that also crosses the hip joint (acetabulofemoral joint) and attaches to the AIIS (anterior inferior iliac spine). Because of this, Rectus Femoris also assists in flexion of the hip.
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What is one of the quadricep muscle?
Rectus femoris and the three vasti
Where is rectus femoris muscle found?
The rectus femoris is found in the middle of the front of the thigh.
Action of the muscle?
rectus femoris
What muscle shape is rectus femoris?
Bipennate
The straight thigh muscle is the?
rectus femoris
What muscle shape is the rectus femoris?
Bipennate
Is the rectus femoris anterior to the vastus intermedius?
Yes the rectus femoris is anterior to the vastus intermedius, vastus intermedius is a deep muscle that we need to cut the rectus femoris in order to see it.
What kind of muscle is the rectus femoris?
The rectus femoris is one of the quadriceps muscles located on the anterior (front) surface of the thigh.
Function of rectus femoris?
extends the knee
Where is the Rectus femoris muscle located?
On your upper leg.
What muscle is a synergist of the iliopsoas?
quads- rectus femoris
Which knee muscle is a hip flexor?
rectus femoris
