Vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis - 3 of the 4 muscles of the thigh that make up the quadriceps. Strong quads help protect your knees. The 4th muscle is the rectus femoris. Cycling, skiing, running and hiking downhill work these muscles! ...
Vastus Intermedius
This muscle lies between the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis on the front of the femur inserting into the patella.
Vastus intermedius, lateralis and medialis:
VO2 max: The largest amount of oxygen one can consume while exercising.
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"quadriceps," "quads" - the rectus femoris muscle forms part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group, along with vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius (vastus intermedius is not shown in the muscle anatomy section since it is ...
Vastus intermedius - Extends knee
Sartorius - Flexes knee. Flexes hip and rotates femur laterally
Biceps femoris - Flexes leg and extends thigh
Semitendinosus - Flexes leg and extends thigh
Semimembranosus - Flexes leg and extends thigh ...
quads, quadriceps the large muscle of the front of the thigh, composed of four heads: the vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, and rectus femoris.
Rectus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis (Externus)
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Medialis (Internus)
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The Quadriceps consist of rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius and vastus lateralis. These are the powerful extensors of the knee and are involved in running, lifting and even standing still.
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Quads - Shortened form of "quadriceps", literally "four headed", located on the thigh. There is the "rectus femoris", "vastus intermedius", "vastus lateralis", and "vastus medialis".
 See also: Medius, Medial, Lateral, Exercise, Vastus lateralis
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