vastus intermedius muscle


vas·tus in·ter·me·di·us mus·cle

(vas'tŭs in'tĕr-mē'dē-ŭs mŭs'ĕl) Origin, upper three quarters of anterior surface of shaft of femur; insertion, tibial tuberosity by way of common tendon of quadriceps femoris and patellar ligament; action, extends leg; nerve supply, femoral.
Synonym(s): intermediate vastus muscle.

vastus intermedius muscle

Thigh muscle. Origin: anterior and lateral sides of proximal femur. Insertion: common tendon of quadratus muscles, tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament. Nerve: femoral (L2-L4). Action: extends leg. See also: muscle