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vastus medialis

medialis

The vastus medialis, often called the 'teardrop' muscle, is a medially located muscle of the quadriceps. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure Quadriceps femoris
Latin Name medialis
FMA ID 22432

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vastus medialis?

The vastus medialis, often called the 'teardrop' muscle, is a medially located muscle of the quadriceps. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the vastus medialis?

The Latin name for the vastus medialis is medialis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22432 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001380 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — vastus medialis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.