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The rectus femoris is also responsible for hip joint flexion. Quadriceps muscle injuries are frequently encountered in sports and athletic activities and present a significant challenge in the realm of sports medicine, impacting athletes across various disciplines and levels of competition. A spectrum of sporting injuries and imaging findings can affect this muscle group, including strains and tears, avulsions, contusions, degloving injuries, and exercise-related signal abnormalities. A thorough understanding of these various pathologies and imaging features is crucial to guide appropriate diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation, as well as ensure safe and prompt return to play, minimize risk of re-injury or long-term adverse sequelae, optimize performance, and improve career longevity of these athletes. 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