Where is the vastus intermedius?

A)D
B)E
C)F
D)G

Question

Where is the vastus intermedius?

A)D 
B)E 
C)F 
D)G

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The vastus intermedius is located on the anterior side of the thigh and is one of the quadriceps muscles. It lies deep to the rectus femoris and superficial to the vastus lateralis, so it can be found in the middle of these two muscles. In the given image, the rectus femoris (marked as E) and the vastus lateralis (marked as D) can be seen, and the muscle in the middle of them is the vastus intermedius (marked as F). Therefore, the best choice is C) F.

Where Is the Vastus Intermedius