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quadriceps femoris [′kwä·drə‚seps ′fem·ə·rəs] (anatomy) The large extensor muscle of the thigh, combining the rectus femoris and vastus muscles. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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24) The quadriceps femoris muscles were assessed because knee extensor strength has been correlated with both pain severity and physical function in knee OA. He also had poor left knee control, probably because of quadriceps femoris muscle weakness. The paralyzed quadriceps femoris muscle is particularly important to study because it is often stimulated during FES for functionally important tasks such as standing or walking and is one of the muscles stimulated for training purposes. |
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