International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Biological Sciences 2278 - 3202 1 5 2012 09 10 A Cadaveric Analysis of the Vastus Medialis Longus and Obliquus and their Relationship to Patellofemoral Joint Function 70 73 EN Bhosagar Dullav 1 Department of Environmental Sciences (Auto) Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar-768019, Orissa, INDIA BhoiLakshmikanti 2 Mishra P.C. 3 AlitonouGuy Alain 1 Lab. d’Etude et de Recherche en Chimie Appliquée, Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi, Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou BENIN Avlessi Felicien 2 Institut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron, IBMM UMR CNRS-UM1-UM2, ENSCM, rue de l’Ecole Normale, Montpellier cedex, FRANCE Yehouenou Boniface 3 KoudoroYaya Alain 4 MenutChantalandSohounhloue Dominique 5 DharaskarSwapnilA. 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, MS, INDIA PatilRahul D. 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Pravara Rural Engineering College, Loni, Ahmednagar, MS, INDIA Joseph Baby 1 nterdisciplinary Research Centre, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai- 629 153, Tamil Nadu, INDIA NairVrundhaM 2 Department of Bioinformatics, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai- 629 153, Tamil Nadu, INDIA Ch 3 ySusheel G. 4 ParamanathaSwamidoss D. 1 Department of Environmental Science, PSN College of Engg and Tech, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, INDIA SudhakaranM.R. 2 Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, Tamilnadu, INDIA Parvathiraj P. 3 SharmaP.K. 1 Department of Biotechnology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla, INDIA Ch 2 D. 3 KhelkerTuneer 1 Department of Botany Govt. K.P.G. College Jagdalpur Bastar C.G, PIN 494001 INDIA Haque Nurul 2 PraveenKumarG.N. 1 Department of Biotechnology, Acharya Institute of Technology, Soladevanahalli, Bangalore-560 090, INDIA BhatSumangala K. 2 GorhamK. 1 Department of Science and Technology, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, USA Hokeness K. 2 HemlalH 1 Department of Chemistry, Karpagam University, Eachanari, Coimbatore-641 021, INDIA Subban Ravi 2 Pepsi A. 1 Department of Botany, Nesamony Memorial Christian College, Marthandam, Kanyakumari – 629165, Tamilnadu, INDIA Department of Botany, Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Kanyakumari – 629003, Tamilnadu, INDIA BenC.P. 2 Jeeva S. 3 CarlsonK. 1 Central College, Department of Exercise Science, 812 University Street, Pella, IA, USA Smith M. 2 Department of Applied Health Science, Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton, IL-60187, USA > Research Paper 2012 6 11 2012 09 10 This anatomical study examined: i. whether the VMO and VML are two distinct muscles, ii. muscle fiber angles of the VMO and VML, iii. VMO and VML muscle fiber lengths, iv. VMO nerve supply, v. VMO insertion onto the patella. The length of the VML, VMO superior, and VMO inferior sections were calculated as a percentage of total VM length. Fiber angle data for VML, VMO superior, and VMO inferior were determined according to the femoral axis. It was concluded that the distal portion of the VMO is not distinctly separated from the proximal portion of the VM and VML. There was not a distinct fascial plane between the two sections. Each head of the VM was innervated by different branches of the femoral nerve. Most of the VM inserts into the quadriceps tendon with only a small portion inserting directly into the patella. Copyright@ International Science Community Association