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left vastus medialis

3D model: left vastus medialis — 3D models: BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 International

In 2 atlases

Relations

Origin: medial lip of linea aspera of femur, intertrochanteric line of femur, medial supracondylar line
Insertion: left patella
Action: extension of the knee joint
Innervation: vastus medialis branch of femoral nerve

The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.

Neighbouring structures

right vastus medialis

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

FMA: 38933
Wikidata: Q66527888