Magnetic resonance imaging of the tensor vastus intermedius: A topographic study based on anatomical dissections
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.22981
Abstract: The tensor of the vastus intermedius (TVI) is a newly described component of the extensor apparatus of the knee joint. The objective of this study was to evaluate the appearance of the TVI on magnetic… read more here.
Keywords: knee joint; anatomy; tensor vastus; vastus ... See more keywords
Distribution of the tensor of the vastus intermedius
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.24000
Abstract: The tensor of the vastus intermedius (TVI) was first described by Grob et al. in 2016. It originates from the anteroinferior greater trochanter and inserts into the upper patella and receives blood and nerves independently… read more here.
Keywords: tensor vastus; vastus; vastus intermedius; distribution tensor ... See more keywords
Forces Generated by Vastus Lateralis and Vastus Medialis Decrease with Increasing Stair Descent Speed
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DOI: 10.1007/s10439-018-1979-9
Abstract: Stair descent (SD) is a common, difficult task for populations who are elderly or have orthopaedic pathologies. Joint torques of young, healthy populations during SD increase at the hip and ankle with increasing speed but… read more here.
Keywords: stair descent; vastus medialis; vastus lateralis; vastus ... See more keywords
Ultrasound evaluation of the quadriceps muscles in pronated foot posture.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2019.01.003
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The main goal of this study was to investigate the size of all portions of the quadriceps muscles in individuals with pronated foot posture compared to normal foot posture using ultrasound imaging. DESIGN Twenty… read more here.
Keywords: foot posture; vastus; quadriceps muscles; pronated foot ... See more keywords
The Nonintuitive Contributions of Individual Quadriceps Muscles to Patellar Tracking.
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DOI: 10.1123/jab.2021-0112
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to quantify the contribution of the individual quadriceps muscles to patellar tracking. The individual and/or combined quadriceps muscles were activated in rabbits (n = 6) during computer-controlled flexion/extension of… read more here.
Keywords: vastus; knee extensor; individual quadriceps; quadriceps muscles ... See more keywords
Unique Characteristics of Quadriceps Muscle Morphology and Function in Older Tennis Players.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0074
Abstract: We investigated the quadriceps muscle size and quantitative characteristics in older tennis players. Thirty-eight senior tennis players (70.8 ± 5.3 years) and 38 controls (71.6 ± 5.1 years) were included. To measure the muscle size and quality,… read more here.
Keywords: quadriceps muscle; older tennis; muscle; vastus ... See more keywords
FRI0555 Muscle elastography as a potential novel imaging biomarker in myositis
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.1928
Abstract: Background Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a group of autoimmune muscle disorders characterised by muscle pain, stiffness and weakness. Diagnosis can be challenging; it relies on subjective clinical assessments, expensive MRI scans and invasive muscle biopsies.… read more here.
Keywords: strength; elasticity; muscle; vastus ... See more keywords
Dose atrophy of vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis exist in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome
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DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02251-6
Abstract: Background Whether vastus medialis obliquus atrophy exists in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome and whether the amount of atrophy differs between the vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis muscles remain unknown. Materials From June 2016… read more here.
Keywords: vastus medialis; patients patellofemoral; vastus lateralis; vastus ... See more keywords
Infective myositis, an uncommon presentation of melioidosis: a case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-019-2321-3
Abstract: BackgroundMelioidosis is considered endemic in certain areas of the world. Musculoskeletal and soft tissue involvement are relatively uncommon presentations in melioidosis. We present a case of infective myositis in a patient with melioidosis in Sri… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; case; vastus; melioidosis ... See more keywords
Neuromuscular and acute symptoms responses to progressive elastic resistance exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.934410
Abstract: Background Quadriceps muscle training is a key part in the rehabilitation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. However, exercise intensity prescription and progression with the typically used elastic bands is challenging. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: vastus; elastic resistance; activity; resistance ... See more keywords
Comparison of Hamstrings and Quadriceps Muscle Activation in Male and Female Professional Soccer Players
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DOI: 10.3390/app11020738
Abstract: (1) Background: this study aimed to determine if there are differences in quadriceps and hamstring muscle activation in professional male and female soccer players. (2) Methods: muscle activation was recorded by surface electromyography in 27… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; male female; soccer players; muscle activation ... See more keywords