. The anatomy of the domestic animals. Veterinary anatomy. ANTERIOR MUSCLES OF THE THIGH 331 Insertion.—(1) The lateral part of the anterior surface of the patella; (2) the tendon of the rectus femoris. Action.—To extend the stifle joint. Structure.—The fibers are directed downward and forward, many being in- serted into the tendinous sheet which covers the side of the rectus. A bursa is usually present between the distal end and the patella. Relations.—Laterally, the fascia lata and skin, tensor fascis lata, superficial Fold of flank Tensor fascice latcB Vaslus mcdialis. Vastus lateralis Vast
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. The anatomy of the domestic animals. Veterinary anatomy. ANTERIOR MUSCLES OF THE THIGH 331 Insertion.—(1) The lateral part of the anterior surface of the patella; (2) the tendon of the rectus femoris. Action.—To extend the stifle joint. Structure.—The fibers are directed downward and forward, many being in- serted into the tendinous sheet which covers the side of the rectus. A bursa is usually present between the distal end and the patella. Relations.—Laterally, the fascia lata and skin, tensor fascis lata, superficial Fold of flank Tensor fascice latcB Vaslus mcdialis. Vastus lateralis Vastus intermedius Fig. 290.—Cross-sectiox op Middij: of Right Thigh of Hor3e. gluteus, and biceps femoris; medially, the femur and femoro-patellar joint capsule, the rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, and the iliaco-femoral artery. Blood-supply.—Iliaco-femoral arterj-. Nerve-.iupply.—Femoral nerve. (3) Vastus medialis.—This resembles the prececUng muscle, and lies in a sim- ilar position on the medial side of the femur. Origin.—The medial surface of the femur, from the neck to the cUstal third. Insertion.—(1)^3?hi€^':^ie<Galrjjo^der of the patella and its cartilage, and the XVik. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Sisson, Septimus, 1865-1924. Philadelphia Saunders