vastus intermedius (crureus)

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Introduction

Central deep head of the quadriceps femoris.

Origin

  • upper 3/4 of the anterior surface of the shaft of the femur

Insertion

Action

extends leg

Innervation

femoral nerve

More general terms

Component of

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999