Rectus femoris muscle - Origin

Musculus rectus femoris - Origo

Definition

Felipe Barona Lopez

The origin of the rectus femoris muscle varies greatly depending on the species. Whether single or double, it is located around the acetabulum on the ilium bone.

References

Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.

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