There are 4 groups in the quadriceps femoris muscle.
The quadriceps femoris muscle has four heads: rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and vastus intermedius.
Quadricepts
There are 4 parts in the quadriceps femoris muscle, hence the name.
A four head muscle in the leg/articulates with femoris bone Quadriceps femoris
Quadriceps=4 heads Femoris= Upper leg Quadricepts femoris= 4 muscles of the upper leg.
Quadriceps femoris
The only one that comes to mind is the thigh muscle which is called the quadriceps femoris (quads) and is composed of 4 portions: Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Vastus intermedius
The quadriceps femoris muscle.
The quadriceps femoris group extends the leg at the knee joint. It is responsible for straightening the knee and kicking movements.
The patella is embedded in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle, specifically in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris. It acts to protect and provide leverage for this muscle during movements like running and jumping.
Quadriceps contracts to extend the knee joint. Rectus femoris, the part of quadriceps flex the hip joint on the thigh.
The Rectus Femoris