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Structure of quadriceps femoris muscle

Known as: Quadriceps, MUSCLE, QUADRICEPS FEMORIS, Quadriceps Muscles 
The quadriceps femoris. A collective name of the four-headed skeletal muscle of the thigh, comprised of the rectus femoris, vastus intermedius… 
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1998
1998
The medial trivector approach in total knee arthroplasty.
This study compares the clinical results of the medial trivector approach to the standard parapatellar approach in primary total… 
1992
1992
Effect of a Lateral Step-up Exercise Protocol on Quadriceps Isokinetic Peak Torque Values and Thigh Girth.
Knee injury rehabilitation often includes the step-up exercise. However, the authors have been unable to locate documentation of… 
1987
1987
Increased uptake and phosphorylation of 2-deoxyglucose by skeletal muscles in endotoxin-treated rats.
Glucose metabolism of respiratory and nonrespiratory muscles of different fiber composition was investigated in conscious rats… 
1985
1985
Bilateral simultaneous spontaneous rupture of quadriceps tendons in a diabetic patient.
We have described a case of bilateral simultaneous spontaneous quadriceps tendon rupture. The diagnosis is established by… 
1983
1983
Knee function and muscle strength following distal ileotibial band transfer for antero-lateral rotatory instability.
In a prospective study, 60 consecutive patients underwent a distal iliotibial band transfer for anterolateral knee instability… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
The effect of long-term arterial occlusion on energy metabolism of the human quadriceps muscle.
The effect of 1.5 to 2.5 h tourniquet ischemia on energy metabolism of the quadriceps muscle was studied using percutaneous… 
1979
1979
A new method of patellectomy for patellofemoral arthritis.
Total patellectomy, although it has a biomechanical disadvantage in that it may lead to a degree of quadriceps weakness, is… 
1978
1978
Myelodysplasia. The influence of the quadriceps and hip abductor muscles on ambulatory function and stability of the hip.
In an analysis of motor function, ambulatory function, and hip stability in sixty-five patients with myelodysplasia, four motor… 
Highly Cited
1966
Highly Cited
1966
Studies of the larynx after teflon injection.
ARNOLD and other authors, 1-10 have stressed the feasibility of restoring voice in patients with dysphonias due to lateral… 
1966
1966
Muscle proteins and DNA in rat quadriceps during growth.