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Anatomy Assignment 3-rectus femoris muscle: Function: The primary function is knee extension. It also assists with hip flexion. The rectus femoris can perform these two functions simultaneously. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2–L4). Thus the rectus femoris received its name because it runs straight down the thigh. It is a two way acting muscle as it crosses over the hip and knee joint; therefore, it functions to extend the knee and also assists iliopsoas in hip flexion. 4-quadriceps : Function Rectus Femoris, Femoral Nerve, Medical Science, Nerve, Macrame Plant Hanger, Plant Hanger, Acting

Anatomy Assignment 3-rectus femoris muscle: Function: The primary function is knee extension. It also assists with hip flexion. The rectus femoris can perform these two functions simultaneously. Innervation: Femoral nerve (L2–L4). Thus the rectus femoris received its name because it runs straight down the thigh. It is a two way acting muscle as it crosses over the hip and knee joint; therefore, it functions to extend the knee and also assists iliopsoas in hip flexion. 4-quadriceps : Function

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