Vastus Medialis Muscle

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** The portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle group that extends medially from the intertrochanteric line of the femur to the medial aspects of the quadriceps femoris tendon and patella.

**Synonyms:** - MUSCLE, VASTUS MEDIALIS - VASTUS MEDIALIS MUSCLE