Action [edit | edit source] The primary function the VMO muscle is to pull the patella medially. The alignment of the muscle fibres, which is horizontal, makes it the primary medial stabilizer of the patella. The VMO along with Vastus Lateralis (VL) helps align the patella within the trochlear groove during knee flexion and extension.

2024年8月2日 · The vastus medialis, otherwise known as the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), is a teardrop-shaped muscle that helps extend the knee and stabilize the kneecap. It is one of the four quadriceps ("quad") muscles located in the front of your thigh.

2023年1月17日 · The vastus medialis is a muscle in the anterior compartment of the thigh. It forms part of the quadriceps femoris muscle complex. Originates from the intertrochanteric line and medial lip of the linea aspera of the femur. It inserts …

Vastus medialis is one of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps group of muscles. It originates from the upper part of the femoral shaft and inserts as a flattened tendon into the quadriceps femoris tendon, which inserts into the upper border of the patella .

The vastus medialis (vastus internus or teardrop muscle) is an extensor muscle located medially in the thigh that extends the knee. The vastus medialis is part of the quadriceps muscle group.

2025年2月28日 · Effective VMO activation contributes to better knee mechanics, reducing the risk of injury during physical activities. Rehabilitation exercises targeting the VMO, such as isometric contractions, wall ball squats, and single-leg squats, are often recommended for individuals recovering from knee surgeries or experiencing knee pain.

Muscle anatomy of the vastus medialis includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.

2023年1月9日 · The Vastus Medialis Oblique (or VMO short) is an important muscle of the knee which is involved with stability, strength and control. This blog post contains 12 different VMO Exercises that will help strengthen your knee.

Interactive 3D model of the vastus medialis muscle and information on its origin, insertion, action, innervation, and blood supply.

2024年2月22日 · The vastus medialis oblique (VMO) is one of the four quadriceps muscles located on the front of your thigh. It allows you to extend your knee while also stabilizing it. Learn more about this important muscle and how it can be injured.