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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. | |||
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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.
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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.
