Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- RECTUS FEMORIS - | |
ORIGIN: | Straight head: anterior inferior iliac spine. Reflected head: ilium above acetabulum |
INSERTION: | Quadriceps tendon to patella , via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia |
ACTION: | Extends leg at knee. Flexes thigh at hip |
NERVE: | Posterior division of femoral nerve (L3, 4) |