Muscles / Quads
Vastus lateralis
- Quads
- Thigh & knee
- Superficial layer
Part of Quadriceps femoris.
Anatomy
- Origin
- Greater trochanter and lateral lip of the linea aspera
- Insertion
- Base of the patella and lateral patellar retinaculum
Actions
- Extends the knee
Also trained by
References (4)
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- Dalley AF, Agur AMR. Wolters Kluwer. Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th ed.
- Neumann DA. Elsevier. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed.
- Betts JG, Young KA, Wise JA, et al. OpenStax (free, openly licensed textbook). Anatomy and Physiology 2e