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Rectus Femoris Flashcards

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Rectus Femoris (ORIGIN)

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Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and the ilium superior to the acetabulum

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Rectus Femoris (INSERTION)

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Base of the patella and tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament

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Rectus Femoris (INNERVATION)

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Femoral nerve (L2, L3, L4)

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Rectus Femoris (BLOOD SUPPLY)

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Lateral circumflex femoral artery

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Rectus Femoris (ACTION)

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Extends the leg at the knee and flexes the thigh at the hip

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