ultrasound image, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, active knee extension, long axis image

ePT
When the knee joint is extended, the prefemoral fat pad and vastus intermedius increase in thickness.

Clinical application
When the knee joint is extended, physical therapist should assist the upward movement of prefemoral fat pad and the vastus intermedius. If this movement is bad, it is necessary to improve the flexibility.

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