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Vastus Lateralis
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Origin
- Greater trochanter of femur, lateral lip of linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity
Insertion
- Patella via quadriceps tendon
Actions
- Extension of Knee
Vascular Supply
- Transverse circumflex femoral artery, lateral circumflex femoral artery, perforating arteries of deep femoral artery
Innervation
Clinical Significance
- Part of the Quadriceps Femoris in the Anterior Compartment
- Pathology
See Also
Created by:
Tyler Schmitz on 20 July 2019 22:32:45
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11 August 2020 23:40:23
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