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Vastus Medialis

Vastus Medialis is the most medially located of the quadricep muscles.

Origin

• Intertrochanteric line (between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur)
• Medial lip of the linea aspera of the femur

Insertion

• Patella via the quadriceps tendon and then the tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon

Actions

• Knee extension

Innervation

• Femoral nerve

Daily uses

• Cycling
• Walking up stairs

How can I stretch it?

• Standing quad stretch
• Laying quad stretch

How can I strengthen it?

• Knee extension machine
• Leg press machine
• Squats