The role of the quadriceps muscle in knee extension
In 1949, Smillie proposed that the vastus medialis muscle alone is responsible for the final 10° to 15° of knee extension. A number of more recent studies have proved that the whole quadriceps muscle is responsible for all degrees of knee extension. This evidence is reviewed and the function of the...
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| Language: | English |
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1983-03-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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| Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/902 |