Anatomy
Origin
Rectus Femoris : anterior inferior iliac spine
Vastus Medialis : head of femur to linea aspera
Vastus Lateralis : linea aspera
Vastus Intermedius : the anterior and lateral surfaces of the femur
Insertion
patella, tibial tuberosity
Action
extension of the leg at the knee
Clinical information
Symptoms
a painful or weak knee, knee pain worsened by walking down stairs, chondromalacia patellae with the pain in the anterior aspect of patella, or patello-femoral pain syndrome
Related muscle
hamstring
Taping
Required Tape : 5cm, Y Tape
Patient position : Supine Position
How to Tape
Apply the base of the Y strip slightly inferior to ASIS
With the patient’s knee fully flexed, tape it along the borders of patella.