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In [[human anatomy]], the '''quadriceps tendon''' connects the [[Quadriceps muscle|quadriceps femoris]] muscles to the superior aspects of the [[patella]] on the anterior of the thigh. | In [[human anatomy]], the '''quadriceps tendon''' connects the [[Quadriceps muscle|quadriceps femoris]] muscles to the superior aspects of the [[patella]] on the anterior of the thigh. | ||
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Image:Knee diagram.png|Knee diagram | |||
Image:Gray351.png|Capsule of right knee-joint (distended). Lateral aspect. | |||
Image:Gray432.png|Cross-section through the middle of the thigh. | |||
Image:Gray430.png|Anterior aspect of right leg. | |||
Image:Gray1238.png|Front and medial aspect of right thigh. | |||
Image:Gray1240.png|Lateral aspect of right leg. | |||
Image:LegExtensionMachineExercise.JPG|The ''leg extension'' is an isolation exercise. | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{Template:Muscles of lower limb}} | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.
Overview
In human anatomy, the quadriceps tendon connects the quadriceps femoris muscles to the superior aspects of the patella on the anterior of the thigh.
Additional Images
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Knee diagram
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Capsule of right knee-joint (distended). Lateral aspect.
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Cross-section through the middle of the thigh.
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Anterior aspect of right leg.
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Front and medial aspect of right thigh.
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Lateral aspect of right leg.
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The leg extension is an isolation exercise.
