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Of the upper part of the leg: The rectus femoris, the large muscle on the front of the leg which connects at the lower end with the kneepan. Of the lower leg: The tibialis anticus on the front side, exterior to the tibia, and the gastrocnemius, the large muscle in the calf of the leg. The use of these muscles is, in most instances, easily determined by observing the results of their contraction.
I will now present the following cases which have seemed of special interest to me: CASE FIRST. In 1874, while in the mountains on the Trinity river, Dr. was kicked by a mule in such a manner as to rupture the ligamentum patellae. The tendon of the quadriceps femoris, at once drew the patella at least two inches above its normal position.
"Is it not odd that such an accident should come from a fall whilst walking?" asked Mr Vavasor. The doctor shrugged his shoulders. "One never can say how anything may occur," said he. "I know a young woman who broke the os femoris by just kicking her cat; at least, she said she did." "Indeed! I suppose you didn't take any trouble to inquire?" "Not much.
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