Nerve to Vastus Medialis

Description

Illustration of adductor canal, including vastus medialis

Name

• Nerve to Vastus Medialis

General

• Branch of the femoral nerve that is responsible for innervating vastus medialis

Anatomic Course

• Arises from the femoral nerve near the femoral triangle
• Descends along the medial femur
• Passes through adductor canal
• Enters vastus medialis muscle near its superior border

Function

• Provides motor innervation to vastus medialis

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Clinical Significance

• Vastus Medialis Nerve Block

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See Also

• Nerve Anatomy Main
• Thigh Pain Main
• Physical Exam Hip

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