| The vastus medialis muscles are
located in the anterior (front) of the legs of the human body.
To test your knowledge: look at the images opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the vastus medialis,
then click on the image to check if
you were correct - and to view the labels of all the other muscles
illustrated.
Further information about the vastus medialis is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Upper part of the femur (bone). |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Patella border and (via the patella ligament),
the tibial
tuberosity (of the tibia bone). |
Action(s): |
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This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet.
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