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Mid-Thigh Muscle Anatomical Cross-sectional Area and Ratios*
| Compartment | Area, mm2 |
|---|---|
| Vastus medialis | 1294.30 ± 396.42 |
| Vastus lateralis | 2968.02 ± 589.40 |
| Vastus intermedius | 2416.68 ± 501.23 |
| Rectus femoris | 910.12 ± 231.41 |
| Medial hamstrings | 1580.84 ± 302.24 |
| Lateral hamstrings | 1090.41 ± 204.52 |
| Quadriceps | 7589.12 ± 1471.56 |
| Hamstrings | 2671.25 ± 453.76 |
| Anatomical cross-sectional area ratios | |
| Quadriceps-hamstrings | 2.85 ± 0.39 |
| Medial-lateral quadriceps | 0.44 ± 0.09 |
Values are mean ± SD.
