Rectus Femoris
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rectus femoris
Identify this muscle.
rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
What are the names of the four quadriceps muscles?
femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)
What innervates the rectus femoris muscle?
base of the patella (via quadriceps tendon)
What is the distal attachment site for rectus femoris?
extension of the leg, assists in flexion of the thigh, stabilization of the hip joint
What is the function of the rectus femoris muscle?
AIIS
What is the proximal attachment site for rectus femoris?
