Medial vastus muscle
Musculus vastus medialis
Definition
Origin: Proximal fifth of the femur on the intertrochanteric crest cranially. Medially on the line for the vastus medialis and somewhat farther distally, on the proximal portion of the medial lip.
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
