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Vastus Medialis

Origin: Femur (Intertrochanteric Line & Linea Aspera)

Insertion: Tibia and Patella (Quadriceps Tendon to Patella to Patella Tendon to Tibial Tuberosity)

Action: Knee Extension, Oblique portion ("VMO") helps control patellar tracking

Innervation: L2-4 (Femoral Nerve)