The vastus medialis (/ËvÃ¦stÉs ËmÉdiËeÉªláµ»s/ or /ËvÃ¦stÉs ËmÉdiËÃ¦láµ»s/) (vastus internus or teardrop muscle) is an extensor muscle located medially in the thigh that extends the knee. The vastus medialis is part of the quadriceps muscle group.
Term life insurance or term assurance is life insurance that provides coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time, the relevant term.
1 Term life insurance offers protection for a finite period of time (10 to 30 years), while permanent life insurance policies offer potential lifetime protection. 2  Permanent life insurance includes a cash value element and term life insurance does not. 3  Permanent life insurance typically costs more than term life insurance.