Function of the Distal Part of the Vastus Medialis Muscle as a Generator of Knee Extension Twitch Torque

Function of the Distal Part of the Vastus Medialis Muscle as a Generator of Knee Extension Twitch Torque

The distal part of the vastus medialis (VM) (VM obliquus: VMO) muscle acts as the medial stabilizer of the patella. However, it has been known to facilitate VMO contraction during training of the quadriceps femoris muscle in knee joint rehabilitation. This study aimed to examine the contribution deg...

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Main Authors: Yoshitsugu Tanino, Takaki Yoshida, Wataru Yamazaki, Yuki Fukumoto, Tetsuya Nakao, Toshiaki Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Subjects:
electrical muscle stimulation
knee extension
muscle fatigue
twitch torque
vastus medialis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/5/4/98

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