Vastus lateralis muscle
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The vastus lateralis is largest of the 4 quadriceps muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh. The others are the rectus femoris, the vastus intermedius, and the vastus medialis.
Summary
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origin
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femur
- lateral part of intertrochanteric line
- margin of greater trochanter
- lateral margin of gluteal tuberosity
- lateral lip of linea aspera
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femur
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insertion
- quadriceps tendon
- lateral margin of patella
- action: extends the leg at the knee joint
- arterial supply: lateral circumflex femoral artery
- innervation: femoral nerve
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