Rectus femoris: The rectus femoris muscle originates at your pelvis and stretches down to your kneecap. It consists of two heads and is the only quad muscle that extends from the hip to the knee.

Background Muscle strengthen exercise of quadriceps femoris is important but risky to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft, because quadriceps muscle exercise near the knee extension may causes ...

Background: Minimising the likelihood of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during abrupt deceleration requires proper synchrony of the quadriceps and hamstring muscles. However, it is not ...

For the rectus femoris muscle, the study observed a 15.8% increase in distal muscle thickness with the leg extension performed in the recumbent position, compared to a 10.9% increase in the ...

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 ...

There are four anatomical sling systems of the body, and we asked a strength and conditioning coach to explain each one, including how to exercise them and build a stronger body.

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Your quadriceps are a group of four muscles located at the front of your thigh. These muscles work together to help you stand, walk, run, and move with ease. They're among the largest and ...

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 ...

Powerful tendons are more injury-resistant and help your muscles generate force. Here, a physio explains their importance and shows you how to make yours stronger ...