Medial Lip of Linea Apera Anatomy in 3D

A ridge on the back of the femur. It is the attachment for the "Vastus Medialis" (VMO) muscle; this muscle is the most important one for "Patellar Tracking" (keeping the kneecap in place).

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Related structures

Femur Lateral Lip of Linea Apera Medial Condyle of Femur Medial Epicondyle of Femur Medial Head of Gastrocnemius (Femur Origin) Medial Supracondylar Line Linea Aspera Fovea for ligament of head of femur