Muscles / Legs
Vastus medialis (VMO)
Legs · Lower body
How it works
| Origin | Intertrochanteric line and medial linea aspera of the femur |
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| Insertion | Tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament |
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Anatomy reference: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology (CC BY)
Coaching notes
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Say the muscle, not the group
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Best exercises for this muscle
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