A 77-year-old woman was admitted to hospital with acute coronary syndrome and hypertensive crisis (i.e., a blood pressure of 210/110 mm Hg on admission). We administered acetylsalicylic acid, ...

A muscle in the quadriceps, the rectus femoris muscle is attached to the hip and helps to extend or raise the knee. This muscle is also used to flex the thigh. The rectus femoris is the only muscle ...

The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four major muscles that make up the quadriceps, or the front part of your upper leg. Strengthening the rectus femoris, in particular, can help stabilize your ...