The rectus femoris muscle is one of four quadriceps muscles located at the front of the thigh. This muscle originates at the pelvis, above the hip joint, and ends at the top of the tibia, or shin bone. Related Definitions Fascia Editor’s Top Picks Pop, Click, Snap: Snapping Hip Syndrome Common Running Injuries: Hip or Thigh Pain Common Running Injuries: Calf and Shin Pain
