“A Cadaveric Analysis of the Bloody Supply to Rectus Femoris”

Rectus femoris is a versatile muscle frequently used as a pedicled flap in reconstructive surgery. The anatomy and blood supply of rectus femoris needs to be clearly understood in order to safely preserve its reconstructive and functional capabilities. Classical anatomical description states that the proximal pedicle insertion into rectus femoris is 10– 15cm from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The aim of this study was to dissect and identify the pedicular blood supply to rectus femoris and further map its morphology relative to the ASIS.

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