The quads tendon is short for the quadriceps tendon.
![quads and patellar tendon with patella](/sites/default/files/users/user1/quadriceps-tendon.png)
The tendon of the quadriceps muscle contains the embedded patella (kneecap) and then the structure continues to the tibia as the patellar tendon.
Extensor mechanism
The whole tendon/patella/muscle complex is called the 'extensor mechanism' because it is responsible for extending the leg.
Synonyms:
Quadriceps tendon
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