Intermediate vastus muscle
Musculus vastus intermedius
Definition
Origin: From the vastus lateralis which covers it and also from the lateral part of the proximal fourth of the femur.
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity.
Action: Extension of the stifle joint and tension of the fascia cruris.
Nerve: Femoralis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
