what are the names of the three quadriceps muscles
Quadriceps. Quadriceps, 4.3 out of 5 based on 5 ratings. The Quadriceps Femurs which derives itâs name from the Latin, meaning four headed muscle of the femur can be subdivided into four muscles or heads. These are the Vastus Intermedius, the Vastus Lateralis, the Vastus medialis and the Rectus Femoris. The Rectus Femoris muscle is the fourth muscle making up the Quadraceps occupying the middle of the thigh covering most of the other three muscles making up the quadriceps. 2  It has two tendons with origin attachment points from the anterior inferior iliac spine as well as from just above the Acetabulum.