Aorta vs Quadriceps femoris
| Thuộc tính | Aorta | Quadriceps femoris |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Latin | Aorta | Musculus quadriceps femoris |
| Loại | Vessel | Muscle |
| Hệ thống cơ thể | Cardiovascular | Muscular |
| Vùng cơ thể | Heart Region | Thigh |
| Chức năng | The largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to distribute to all body tissues via its branches. Maintains blood pressure through elastic recoil of its … | The most powerful extensor of the knee joint. Essential for standing, walking, climbing stairs, and running. The rectus femoris also flexes the hip. |
| Tầm quan trọng lâm sàng | Aortic aneurysm (dilation) can rupture, causing fatal hemorrhage. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening tear in the aortic wall. Atherosclerosis commonly affects the aorta. Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital … | Quadriceps tendon rupture prevents active knee extension. Vastus medialis oblique weakness contributes to patellar maltracking. Quadriceps atrophy commonly follows knee injuries and surgeries. |
| FMA ID | 3734 | 22428 |