VASTUS MEDIALIS

Vastus Medialis muscle

Origin of Vastus Medialis

Inferior portion of intertrochanteric line, spiral line, medial lip of linea aspera, superior part of medial supracondylar ridge of femur, and medial intermuscular septum.

Insertion of Vastus Medialis

Medial base and border of patella; also forms the medial patellar retinaculum and medial side of quadriceps femoris tendon.

Muscle Action/Function of Vastus Medialis

Extends the knee.

Arterial (Blood) Supply of Vastus Medialis

Femoral artery, profunda femoris artery, and superior medial genicular branch of popliteal artery.

Vastus Medialis Video

Vastus Medialis - Quadriceps Femoris Muscles group

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