The vastus lateralis muscle is located on the side of the thigh. This muscle is the largest of the quadriceps group (often called quads) which also includes the rectus femoris, the vastus ...

Background Muscle strengthen exercise of quadriceps femoris is important but risky to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft, because quadriceps muscle exercise near the knee extension may causes ...

Maintaining this quadriceps femoris muscle group is essential for our daily lives and activities as they help us to walk and run. To maintain quad muscles, it’s critical to provide them with ...

Anatomy The quadriceps femoris consists of the rectus femoris and the three vastus muscles. These muscles work together to extend the knee and stabilize the patella, or kneecap.

But your quadriceps femoris is actually a group of four muscles located at the front of your thigh. In fact, that’s how it got its name. Quadriceps is the Latin word for “four-headed.” ...

Background: Quadriceps atrophy is a commonly cited accompaniment to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), yet there is little valid, objective evidence for its existence. Objective: To investigate ...