Origin
Femur
Insertion
Combines with the vastus lateralis/medialis/intermedius muscles to form the quadriceps tendon that inserts into the base of the patella.
Blood supply
Femoral artery.
Nerve supply
Femoral nerve.
Action
It helps to bend and extend the knee joint with other joint muscles.
Disease/Injury
Excessive kicking, jumping, sprinting and hopping puts pressure on the muscle and causes muscle strain due to which there is excessive sharp pain in thigh at the time of injury.
Muscle Exercise
Exercises that move whole lower body helps work on vastus intermedius, like dumbbell squats, front and back lunges.
Interesting facts
Biking is a good way to strengthen vastus intermedius.
