Chlorite dismutase (Cld) catalyzes the reduction of the toxic compound ClO 2 â¾ to environmentally innocuous Clâ¾ while producing O 2. This detoxification reaction is an essential step in the dissimilatory perchlorate reductive pathway.
1 Support Us!  Rectus Femoris. The structure indicated is the rectus femoris of the quadriceps group of thigh muscles. The rectus femoris is one of the muscles that makes up the quadriceps femoris, and is contained in the anterior compartment of the thigh. The muscles of the anterior compartment are all innervated by the femoral nerve and serve generally to extend the leg at the knee joint.
Four muscles on the front of the thigh make up the quadriceps. The vastus medialis, lateralis and intermedius attach to the thighbones and shin bones, and the rectus femoris starts at the pelvis and lies across the hip joint.The muscles play a major role in walking and ambulatory movements.he quadriceps, also referred to as the quads, are involved in almost every movement of your legs. Your quads work in concert with other leg muscles, such as the hamstrings, to promote effective movement, running, exercise and balance.