Q Glossary of Terms for
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Q-Angle:
Obtuse angle formed by the patellar tendon and the patellar ligament.
Quadriceps "Quads":
A group of four muscles of the front thigh that run from the hip and form a common tendon at the patella; they are responsible for knee extension.
Quadricep Tendinitis:
Jumper's Knee.
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