Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- VASTUS MEDIALIS - | |
ORIGIN: | Lower intertrochanteric line, spiral line, medial linea aspera and medial intermuscular septum |
INSERTION: | Medial quadriceps tendon to patella and directly into medial patella, via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia |
ACTION: | Extends knee. Stabilizes patella |
NERVE: | Posterior division of femoral nerve (L3,4) |