sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk A rare case is presented of a longstanding rupture of the rectus femoris muscle at the proximal musculotendinous junction in a semiprofessional soccer player. Its different and ...

Within the triangle the following structures are encountered: conjoint tendon of the iliopsoas muscle; rectus femoris muscle; femoral canal. The psoas arises as a series of slips, each of which arise ...

Results: Four muscle synergy patterns were identified in each of the three phases of the leg stirrup movement, with the optimal synergy pattern for each phase determined as follows: knee lift phase: ...

The rectus femoris muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles of the human body. The others are the vastus medialis, the vastus intermedius, and the vastus lateralis. All four parts of the ...

Tight hip flexors pull your hips into a flexed position, affecting posture. The main hip flexor muscles are the rectus femoris, iliacus, and psoas major. The modified cobra stretch is a simplified ...

Anatomical cross-sectional area of the vastus lateralis and rectus femoris muscles is assessed by the extended field of view mode, using a Vivid iq ultrasound system equipped with a 5-cm 3–9 MHz ...

Muscle growth, or hypertrophy, is an increase in the weight of a muscle with no change in the number of fibers present. Depending on your physical needs and goals, you may be interested in taking ...

When you think about the benefits of protein, building and maintaining muscle are likely what come to mind. But this powerhouse nutrient has many other benefits as well—from increasing energy ...

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between ...

Your first instinct is to pull your head toward your shoulder, trying to lengthen your stiff, sore muscles. We’ve all been told stretching is a great way to keep your body loose and limber and ...