Definition
The
quadriceps femoris
muscle is that which holds the largest volume in the
human body. The
quadriceps femoris
muscle is located in the thigh. It consists of four bundles, the rectus femoris muscle, vastus lateralis muscle, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius muscle. The femoral quadriceps muscle helps support the
body weight and move the joints of the
hip,
knee, and
pelvis. The femoral quadriceps muscle
aids in walking.
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