Rectus Femoris Definition - Creative Glossary

The place to find definitions and learn about creative terms.

Search

Categories

Art
- Art Grants for Individuals (1)
- Art Materials/Terms (123)
- Art Perspective (18)
- Art Styles/Movements (43)
- Artist Anatomy (72)
- Business Art (29)
- Calligraphy (71)
- Ceramic Art (45)
- Color (72)
- Digital Fine Art Print Making (58)
- Drawing (62)
- Painting (36)
Craft
- Carpets/Rugs (13)
- Leather (15)
- Paper (9)
- Quilting (265)
- Textiles (26)
Culinary/Gardening
- Cooking (78)
- Gardening (98)
Design
- Graphic Design (145)
- Interior Decorating (42)
Fashion
- Fashion (26)
Performance Art
- Dance (53)
Story Art
- Animation (30)
- Anime / Manga (56)
- Film (344)
Trade
- Carpentry (385)
- Welding (107)

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Creative Glossary > Artist Anatomy > Rectus Femoris

Term Details
Term:	Rectus Femoris
Subcategory:	General
Definition:	Part of the hip and thigh section of the body, the rectus femoris includes the anterior inferior iliac spine of the pelvis. It is located at the patellar tendon. Its function is to straighten the leg at the knee, and bend it at the hip.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Home | About | Terms of Use | Contact
Copyright © 2008 Creativeglossary.com. All Rights Reserved.