left rectus femoris
In 4 atlases
Definition
Muscle in the quad
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Relations
- Origin
- anterior inferior iliac spine, supra-acetabular groove, intertrochanteric line
- Insertion
- base of patella, tuberosity of the tibia
- Action
- flexion of the hip joint, extension of the knee joint
- Innervation
- rectus femoris branch of femoral nerve
Sub-structures
The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.
Neighbouring structures
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Identifiers
- FMA
- 38929
- Wikidata
- Q66527884