Vastus Medialis Anatomy Function Treatment
Injury to the vastus medialis can cause knee pain and difficulty walking, running, or managing stairs. This article discusses the anatomy and function of the vastus medialis, as well as conditions associated with it. Anatomy The vastus medialis originates from the intertrochanteric line on the inner part of your thigh bone (femur). From there, it courses down the front and inner portion of the kneecap (patella) and joins the other quadriceps muscles (rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis)....