Vastus medialis obliquus

The vastus medialis obliquus is the lower part of the vastus medialis muscle, where the fibres are oblique, tending to act as guy ropes pulling the patella towards the medial side. It is commonly referred to as the VMO.

Synonyms: 
VMO
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CLINICAL PUBLICATIONS

Quadriceps Muscle Mechanical Simulator for Training of Vastus Medialis Obliquus and Vastus Lateralis Obliquus Mechanical Properties. Irmak R, Irmak A and Biçer G. Orthop J Sports Med. 2014 Nov; 2(3 Suppl): 2325967114S00166.

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