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ATTACHMENTS:
- The rectus femoris of the quadriceps femoris group attaches from the AIIS to the patella and then onto the tibial tuberosity via the patella ligament.
ACTIONS:
- Flexes the thigh at the hip joint.
- Anteriorly tilts the pelvis at the hip joint.
- Extends the leg (and/or thigh) at the knee joint.
NOTE: The rectus femoris is the only one of the four quadriceps femoris muscles that crosses the hip joint.
