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Distances from the patella to key anatomical fusions, tendon length, width and thickness were measured. A 1\u2010cm\u2010wide graft was harvested using a 7\u2010mm tendon harvester along an oblique path through two stab incisions, then folded into double\u2010, triple\u2010 and quadruple\u2010strand configurations. Diameters and usable lengths were recorded. All measurements were analysed descriptively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The RF tendon formed a reproducible superficial layer of the quadriceps tendon (QT) with two consistent fusion zones: a distal confluence at 22.4\u2009\u00b1\u20093.5\u2009mm and a proximal confluence at 58.5\u2009\u00b1\u200913.2\u2009mm above the patella, defining a 36.1\u2009\u00b1\u200913.0\u2009mm segment free of deep attachments. Mean tendon length was 300.8\u2009\u00b1\u200929.6\u2009mm. The tendon was widest proximally (47.0\u2009\u00b1\u200913.5\u2009mm at 20\u2009cm) and thickest distally (2.07\u2009\u00b1\u20090.6\u2009mm at 5\u2009cm). Graft diameters measured 8.75\u2009\u00b1\u20090.75\u2009mm (double), 9.9\u2009\u00b1\u20091\u2009mm (triple) and 11.4\u2009\u00b1\u20090.8\u2009mm (quadruple), with corresponding lengths of 151.2\u2009\u00b1\u200916.3, 98.5\u2009\u00b1\u200913.3 and 74.0\u2009\u00b1\u20097.7\u2009mm, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cadaveric study mapped the RF tendon as the superficial layer of the QT and identified two consistent confluence zones that define a harvest corridor. Its dimensions support its use in both primary and revision procedures, including combined intra\u2010 and extra\u2010articular reconstructions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Level V, basic science study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/ksa.70186","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,14]],"date-time":"2025-11-14T10:17:54Z","timestamp":1763115474000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":11,"title":["Rectus femoris tendon morphometry and practical landmarks for harvesting: A cadaveric study"],"prefix":"10.1002","author":[{"given":"Vincent","family":"Marot","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Les Escaldes 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