Muscle Name: rectus femoris

AKA:  

Abbreviation: RF

Spinal Nerve Roots:
    L2
    L3
    L4
Plexus:
    lumbar plexus

Named Nerves:
    femoral nerve

Proximal Attachment:  Anterior inferior iliac spine and the acetabulum

Distal Attachment:  Patellar tendon

Action: Knee extension and hip flexion

Needle Insertion:  In the supine patient midway between the knee and anterior superior iliac spine.

Activation for EMG:   Have the patient lift their leg off the table.

Pitfalls: 

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