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Part of the
Quadriceps
muscle group
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| Location |
The middle front of the thigh |
| Action |
Straightens the leg at the knee; helps bring the thigh up from the hip |
| Notes |
The rectus femoris muscle is bipennate, meaning it has two distinct sets of muscle fibers. The separation between these is visible when the muscle is very developed. |
Muscles in this group
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