Ali is so woke. At brunch she explained how wearing anything other than Chuck Taylor's or Tom's is really a microaggression. Hey did you get your Amy Schumer tickets yet?
Quadriceps strain explained. The quadriceps muscles are the muscles on the front of the thigh. They consist of the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and the rectus femoris. A strain is a tear in the muscle. These can range in severity, from a very small tear to a complete rupture. Tears to the quadriceps muscles usually occur following an activity such as sprinting, jumping or kicking, especially if a thorough warm-up hasn't been undertaken.
The majority of muscles in the leg are considered long muscles, in that they stretch great distances. As these muscles contract and relax, they move skeletal bones to create movement of the body. Smaller muscles help the larger muscles, stabilize joints, help rotate joints, and facilitate other fine-tuned movements.The largest muscle masses in the leg are present in the thigh and the calf.The muscles that make up the quadriceps are the strongest and leanest of all muscles in the body. These four muscles at the front of the thigh are the major extensors (help to extend the leg straight) of the knee.They are: 1  Vastus lateralis: On the outside of the thigh, this is the largest of the quadriceps.ome of the major muscles of the calf include: 1  Gastrocnemius (calf muscle) : One of the large muscles of the leg, it connects to the heel. 2  It flexes and extends the foot, ankle, and knee. 3  Soleus: This muscle extends from the back of the knee to the heel. 4  It is important in walking and standing.