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Rectus Femoris
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| Rectus Femoris | |
|---|---|
| Muscle Type | |
| Origin | Straight head: anterior inferior iliac spine. Reflected head: ilium above acetabulum |
| Insertion | Quadriceps tendon to patella , via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia |
| Action | Extends leg at knee. Flexes thigh at hip |
| Synergists | |
| Antagonists | |
| Spinal innervation | |
| Peripheral Innervation | Posterior division of femoral nerve (L3, 4) |
| Vasculature | |
