43. Rectus Femoris Release

Rectus Femoris Muscle Origin: Anterior inferior iliac spine and supraacetabular groove of ilium. Insertion: Tibial tuberosity, via tendon of quadriceps femoris muscle and patellar ligament. Action: Extends leg at knee joint; flexes thigh at hip joint. It is located: - anterior (superficial) to the iliofemoral ligament and the vastus intermedius muscle; - posterior (deep) to the sartorius muscle (at its proximal end); - medial to the tensor fasciae late and vastus lateralis muscles; - lateral to

Rectus Femoris/Medial Fibers