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

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