Background Published data regarding the structure of the quadriceps tendon are diverse.
Dissection of the quadriceps muscle group revealed that beside the rectus femoris, vastus …

Background The aim of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the
anatomy of the QT including its size, its layers and relationship between layers. Methods …

Most descriptions of the extensor mechanism of the knee do not take into account its
complexity and variability. The quadriceps femoris insertion into the patella is said to be …

Purpose: The difference in ultimate strength between the quadriceps and patellar tendon
could be reflected by different morphologic features. Methods: Standardized samples of …

The quadriceps femoris is traditionally described as a muscle group composed of the rectus
femoris and the three vasti. However, clinical experience and investigations of anatomical …

Background: The anatomy of the articularis genus muscle has prompted speculation that it
elevates the suprapatellar bursa during extension of the knee joint. However, its …

Purpose The quadriceps femoris (QF) consists of four muscles: the rectus femoris; vastus
medialis; vastus lateralis, and vastus intermediate. The tendons of all of these parts join …

Purpose: Quadriceps is composite muscle of four portions rectus femoris, vastus
intermedius, vastus medialis and vatus lateralis. It is inserted into patella through common …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anatomical structure of the
quadriceps tendon in detail for use as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) graft tendon …

Anatomic dissections of 15 lower limbs demonstrated that the quadriceps tendon consists
basically of three laminae. These were the RF tendon, the fused aponeuroses of the VML …