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This short video shows m. quadriceps femoris in the context of “Muscular pains in the hip and knee.” Its tendon connects to the knee cap and through it to the tibia. One of the heads (rectus femoris) also starts from the pelvis. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Its tendon connects to the knee cap and through it to the tibia. One of the heads (rectus femoris) also starts from the pelvis. The clip places this within “Muscular pains in the hip and knee” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscular pains in the hip and knee.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.