Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- VASTUS INTERMEDIALIS - | |
ORIGIN: | Anterior and lateral shaft of femur |
INSERTION: | Quadriceps tendon to patella, via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia |
ACTION: | Extends knee |
NERVE: | Posterior division of femoral nerve (L3, 4) |