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Monday October 6, 2008
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Muscles of the Lower Extremity / Rectus Femoris
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| Origin |
Straight head from anterior inferior iliac spine; reflected head from groove just above acetabulum |
| Insertion |
Base of patella to form the more central portion of the quadriceps femoris tendon |
| Action |
Extends the knee |
| Innervation |
Muscular branches of femoral nerve |
Arterial
Supply |
Lateral circumflex femoral artery |
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