Quadriceps tendon
Quadriceps Tendon
The Quadriceps Tendon (pronounced: kwod-ri-seps ten-don) is a strong, fibrous cord that attaches the quadriceps femoris muscle to the patella, or kneecap.
Etymology
The term "quadriceps" is derived from Latin, with "quadri-" meaning four and "-ceps" meaning head. This refers to the four distinct muscles that make up the quadriceps femoris muscle group. The term "tendon" comes from the Latin "tendere," which means to stretch.
Anatomy
The quadriceps tendon is the convergence of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps femoris muscle group: the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and the rectus femoris. These muscles join together to form the quadriceps tendon, which then attaches to the patella. The quadriceps tendon, along with the patellar tendon, works to extend the knee.
Related Terms
- Quadriceps Femoris Muscle: The muscle group in the thigh that the quadriceps tendon is part of.
- Patella: The kneecap, to which the quadriceps tendon attaches.
- Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, and Rectus Femoris: The four muscles that make up the quadriceps femoris muscle group and converge to form the quadriceps tendon.
- Patellar Tendon: The tendon that, along with the quadriceps tendon, works to extend the knee.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quadriceps tendon
- Wikipedia's article - Quadriceps tendon
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