Vastus lateralis and vastus medialis produce distinct mediolateral forces on the patella but similar forces on the tibia in the rat.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.09.007
Abstract: Improper activation of the quadriceps muscles vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) has been implicated in the development of patellofemoral pain (PFP). This explanation of PFP assumes that VM and VL produce opposing mediolateral… read more here.
Keywords: patella; vastus medialis; forces patella; vastus lateralis ... See more keywords