Medical Definition of Rectus femoris
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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
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