Rectus femoris

Musculus Semitendinosus

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In this blog post we examine the rectus femoris muscle and its relation to yoga poses, beginning with an overview of the muscle and how it...

Our blog post, "Acupuncture for Rectus Femoris Pain," provides detailed insights into the signs and symptoms of rectus femoris trigger points and how acupuncture and dry needling can bring natural relief. Read to learn how to alleviate your pain and regain your performance.

RECTUS FEMORIS Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine and the superior part of the acetabulum Insertion: Tibial tuberosity and the patella via quadriceps tendon Action: Flexion of the hip joint and extension of the knee joint Nerve Supply: Muscular branches of femoral nerve (L2-L4)

Anatomy Assignment 3-rectus femoris muscle: Function: The primary function is knee extension. It also assists with hip flexion. The rectus femoris can perform these two functions simultaneously. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2–L4). Thus the rectus femoris received its name because it runs straight down the thigh. It is a two way acting muscle as it crosses over the hip and knee joint; therefore, it functions to extend the knee and also assists iliopsoas in hip flexion. 4-quadriceps : Function

Anatomy Assignment 3-rectus femoris muscle: Function: The primary function is knee extension. It also assists with hip flexion. The rectus femoris can perform these two functions simultaneously. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2–L4). Thus the rectus femoris received its name because it runs straight down the thigh. It is a two way acting muscle as it crosses over the hip and knee joint; therefore, it functions to extend the knee and also assists iliopsoas in hip flexion. 4-quadriceps : Function

The psoas major and rectus femoris both flex the hip. Additionally, the psoas externally rotates the leg and the rectus femoris extends the leg at the knee.

Psoas and rectus femoris muscles stretch.

In this Muscle of the Month article David Keil takes an in-depth look at one of the quadriceps, the rectus femoris, explaining its form and function, how it is used in yoga, and the causes and symptoms of potential strain or injury.

Anatomy of Motion on Instagram: "While palpating the anteromedial compartment of the thigh, we can find six key muscles: . Three of these belong to the quadriceps group: vastus lateralis, rectus femoris, and vastus medialis. The fourth quadriceps muscle, vastus intermedius, is inaccessible from the surface. . Moving medially, we can find the long edge created by the sartorius muscle, which meets the gracilis in the lower part of the thigh. . The V-shaped space between these two muscles…

Anatomy Assignment 3-rectus femoris muscle: Function: The primary function is knee extension. It also assists with hip flexion. The rectus femoris can perform these two functions simultaneously. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2–L4). Thus the rectus femoris received its name because it runs straight down the thigh. It is a two way acting muscle as it crosses over the hip and knee joint; therefore, it functions to extend the knee and also assists iliopsoas in hip flexion. 4-quadriceps : Function

The QUADS are a super powerful muscle group in the thigh. The rectus femoris is the long, straight one that runs right up the femur (thus, the name!). It is a bit unique among the quads, since it crosses the hip and the knee and thus can act on both. 😉

Musculus Pectineus

Anatomy Assignment 3-rectus femoris muscle: Function: The primary function is knee extension. It also assists with hip flexion. The rectus femoris can perform these two functions simultaneously. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2–L4). Thus the rectus femoris received its name because it runs straight down the thigh. It is a two way acting muscle as it crosses over the hip and knee joint; therefore, it functions to extend the knee and also assists iliopsoas in hip flexion. 4-quadriceps : Function

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