Anatomy The quadriceps femoris consists of the rectus femoris and the three vastus muscles. These muscles work together to extend the knee and stabilize the patella, or kneecap.

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been diagnosed with a torn left rectus femoris. The injury occurred during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game at Milwaukee. His status is ...

Conclusions Low elasticity of the rectus femoris and iliopsoas as a specific risk factor for the development of OSD in youth athletes was statistically significant (p = 0.05). General risk factors of ...