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Rectus femoris muscle structure

Known as: Rectus Femoris Muscle, Rectus femoris, M. rectos femoris 
One of the four quadriceps muscles, located in the middle of the front of the thigh. Its actions involve the extension of the knee joint and flexion… 
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Reflected tendon of rectus femorisStructure of reflected head of rectus femoris muscleStructure of straight head of rectus femoris muscle

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Structure of quadriceps femoris muscle

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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Evidence for a supraspinal contribution to the human quadriceps long-latency stretch reflex
In sitting humans a rapid unexpected lengthening of the knee extensors elicits a stretch reflex (SR) response as recorded by the… 
2005
2005
Aging effects on postural responses to self-imposed balance perturbations.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Activation linearity and parallelism of the superficial quadriceps across the isometric intensity spectrum
The purpose of this study was to assess neuromuscular activation of the three superficial portions of the quadriceps femoris… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Ultrasonography of chronic tendon injuries in the groin
Ultrasonography was used in the diagnosis of 36 pa tients with chronic groin pain localized to the tendons of the rectus… 
1991
1991
The contribution of the rectus abdominis and rectus femoris in twelve selected abdominal exercises. An electromyographic study.
The influence of twelve selected abdominal exercises on the muscle action potentials (MAP) of the rectus abdominis--upper and… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Methodological Considerations Contributing to Variability of the Quadriceps H-Reflex
The clinical usefulness of the quadriceps H-reflex is limited because of the difficulty of elicitation and its inherent… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Duration of stretching effect on range of motion in lower extremities.
The duration of the effect of contract-relax stretching on range of motion (ROM) in the lower extremities was measured on eight… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Electromyographic analysis of selected muscles during the lateral step-up exercise.
The purpose of this study was to determine electromyographically if significant differences in level of electrical activity in… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Experimental Free‐Muscle Transplantation with Microneurovascular Anastomoses
In 13 rabbits the rectus femoris muscle was freely transplanted from the left to the right side using microneurovascular… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Premotion silent period in rapid voluntary movement.
The silent period in the agonist prior to rapid voluntary movement (premotion silent period) was observed in the lower limb… 
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