Tuesday 5 August 2014

Origin/Insertion of Muscles - Quadriceps - Vastus Intermedius

Vastus Intermedius:
Origin: Anterior and lateral surfaces of the shaft of femur
Insertion: Quadriceps tendon to the base of patella and onto the tibial tuberosity via patella tendon
Action: Extends leg at knee




Below is a greater picture of the Vastus Medius, Vastus Lateralis and Vastus Intermedius. Each shows the Origin and Insertion points.



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