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Rectus Femoris

The Rectus Femoris muscle is part of the Quadriceps muscle group. It is the only muscle of the group which crosses the hip joint and is a powerful knee extensor when the hip is extended, but is weak when the hip is flexed.

Origin

  • Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS)

Insertion

  • Top of the patella and the patella tendon to the tibial tuberosity

Actions

  • Flexion of the hip
  • Extension of the knee

Innervation

  • Femoral nerve

Daily uses

  • Kicking a football

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Rectus Femoris

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