Medical Definition of Rectus femoris

1. Origin, anterior inferior spine of ilium and upper margin of acetabulum; insertion, via common tendon of quadriceps femoris into patella, and via patellar ligament to tibial tuberosity. Synonym: musculus rectus femoris, rectus muscle of thigh. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rectus Femoris

rectress
rectresses
rectrices
rectrix
rectums
rectus
rectus abdominis
rectus capitis anterior
rectus capitis lateralis
rectus capitis posterior major
rectus capitis posterior minor
rectus femoris (current term)
rectus inferior
rectus lateralis
rectus medialis
rectus muscle of thigh
rectus superior
recubation
recuile
recuiled
recuiles
recuiling
recule
reculed

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