Vastus Lateralis, Medialis, and Intermedius Flashcards
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Origin of Vastus Lateralis
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Greater Trochanter, Intertrochanteric Line of Femur, Linea Aspera of the Femur
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Origin of Vastus Medialis
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Spiral Line, lower part of Intertrochanteric Line of Femur, Medial Lip of Linea Aspera, Upper part of t medial supercondylar line
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Origin of Vastus Intermedius
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Anterior and Lateral Surfaces of the femoral shaft
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Unique function of Vastus Lateralis:
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Stabilizes the knee
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Unique Function of Vastus Medialis:
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Stabilizes the patella