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Vastus Medialis Muscle
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 26, 2015
The vastus medialis muscle is one of the quadriceps femoris muscle’s four muscle divisions. It occupies the sides and front of the thigh and its function is being the primary extensor of the knee.
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