Introduction The patellar tendon is a rough ligament that leads from the kneecap (patella) to a rough elevation (tuberositas tibiae) at the front of the shin bone (tibia). The band is about six millimeters thick and five centimeters long. The patellar tendon is an extension of the attachment tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and … Patella tendon
Inflammation of the patella tendon A detailed anamnesis (patient interview) with special attention to sports and occupational stress can play an important role in the diagnosis of patellar tendon disease. An examination of the knee can then trigger a pressure pain at the lower edge of the patella. Pain when the knee is stretched against … Inflammation of the patella tendon | Patella tendon
Extreme case of torn patella tendon A tear of the patella tendon usually occurs at an advanced age, when the tendon is already damaged by wear and tear. Typically, the trigger is considered to be heavy loads in the bent knee, such as jumping from an elevation when carrying heavy loads (for example, when unloading … Extreme case of torn patella tendon | Patella tendon
Introduction Unfortunately, a training of the leg muscles is often neglected. But this is also part of a fit and healthy body. In the following some exercises are presented. Exercises without equipment A classic among the training exercises for the leg muscles is the leg press. This exercise is a good alternative to the knee … Leg muscle training exercises
Leg muscle training without knee load The knee joint is a very important joint for the legs, which makes many movements of the human body possible. During most leg exercises the knee is more or less heavily loaded. Leg exercises that can be performed without loading the knee are not so easy to find. A … Leg muscle training without knee load | Leg muscle training exercises
The leg muscles Since leg muscle training involves movement via the hip joint and knee joint as well as the ankle joint, the number of muscles involved is correspondingly high. The hip joint allows the human being to move the thighs in all dimensions, and a training of the leg muscles must therefore be very … Leg muscle training
Leg muscles Quadriceps (M. quadriceps femoris)/four-headed thigh muscle Quadrilateral thigh muscle (M. quadratus femoris) Hip lumbar muscle (M. iliopsoas) Large gluteus maximus muscle (M. gluteus maximus) Middle gluteus medius muscle (M. gluteus medius) Small gluteal muscle (M. gluteus minimus) Long thigh extractor (M. adducotor longus) Short femoral adductor (M. adductor brevis) Large thigh extractor (M. … Leg muscles | Leg muscle training
