The vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius muscles insert on the:

A) linea aspera of the femur. B) greater trochanter of the femur.
C) superior margin of the acetabulum. D) patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia.


Answer: D

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