Quadriceps Tendon

Description

Long axis ultrasound of the quad tendon

Name

• Quadriceps Tendon

General

• The quadriceps tendon represents a coalescence of the quadriceps muscles into a common tendon
• Classically has a trilaminar structure
• The tendon inserts on the superior pole of the patella
• Forms a component of the knee extensor mechanism responsible for knee extension

Trilaminar Structure

• Superficial layer: rectus femoris
• Middle layer: vastus medialis, vastus lateralis
• Deep layer: vastus intermedius

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Clinical Significance

• Quadriceps Tendonitis
• Extensor Mechanism Injury
• Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
• Knee Arthrocentesis
• Distal Quadriceps Injection and Tenotomy

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See Also

• Knee Pain Main
• Physical Exam Knee
• Knee Anatomy Main

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