A muscle in the quadriceps, the rectus femoris muscle is attached to the hip and helps to extend or raise the knee. This muscle is also used to flex the thigh. The rectus femoris is the only muscle ...

Correspondence to: Mr Geutjens, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby DE1 2QY, UK; Guido.Geutjens{at}sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk A rare case is presented of a longstanding rupture of the rectus ...

The rectus femoris muscle is one of quadriceps muscles. It goes from the hip to the knee and can be used to straighten the knee or lift the knee up. This muscle can rupture or become inflammed at the ...

The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four major muscles that make up the quadriceps, or the front part of your upper leg. Strengthening the rectus femoris, in particular, can help stabilize your ...

Test this evening on Ousmane Dembélé have revealed that he has strained the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh. It means he is side-lined until the can recover from the injury. After 26 minutes ...