| The rectus femoris muscles are
located in each of the upper-legs of the human body.
To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the rectus femoris
muscles, then click on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the rectus femoris is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Anterior, inferior iliac spine. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Via the patella and the patella tendon to the tibial
tuberosity (on the tibia bone). |
Action(s): |
Fexes (bends) the hip;
Extends the knee. |
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet.
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