Table I.
Loading weight and direction of pull relative to the femoral shaft axis for individually dissected quadriceps, iliotibial band, and hamstring tendons.
| Tendon(s) | Load direction relative to femoral shaft axis | Load, N | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anteroposterior | Mediolateral | ||
| Rectus femoris and vastus intermedius | 0° Anterior | 0° Lateral | 61.25 |
| Vastus lateralis longus | 0° Anterior | 14° Lateral | 57.75 |
| Vastus lateralis obliquus | 33° Posterior | 35° Lateral | 15.75 |
| Vastus medialis longus | 0° Anterior | 15° Medial | 24.5 |
| Vastus medialis obliquus | 44° Posterior | 47° Medial | 15.75 |
| Iliotibial band | 6° Posterior | 0° Lateral | 30 |
| Medial hamstrings (semimembranosus and semitendinosus) | 0° Posterior | 0° Medial | 10 |
| Lateral hamstrings (long and short head of biceps femoris) | 0° Posterior | 0° Lateral | 10 |