Highlighted Muscle(s) of the Month: The Quadriceps
Check out Tim Russell PTA,CSCS highlight and explain how the quadriceps work and some exercises you can do to stretch and strengthen them!
What are the Quadriceps?
- The quadriceps muscle group is made up of four muscles: the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. The rectus femoris is located in the middle of the thigh and its origin is at the ilium and inserts at the knee. The vastus lateralis is located on the outside of the thigh, the vastus medialis is located on the inside of the thigh and the vastus intermedius lies between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis on the front of the femur.
What is the function of the Quadriceps?
- The quadriceps are powerful extensors of the knee joint and are crucial in running, walking, jumping and squatting. The quadriceps are also important flexors of the hip and play an important role in stabilizing the patella.
Check Out the Video Below for More Information and a Quick Overview of the Quadriceps
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