Vastus Lateralis

Origin

• Greater trochanter of femur, lateral lip of linea aspera, gluteal tuberosity

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Insertion

• Patella via quadriceps tendon

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Actions

• Extension of Knee

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Vascular Supply

• Transverse circumflex femoral artery, lateral circumflex femoral artery, perforating arteries of deep femoral artery

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Innervation

• Femoral Nerve

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Clinical Significance

• Part of the Quadriceps Femoris in the Anterior Compartment
  • Rectus Femoris
  • Vastus Lateralis
  • Vastus Intermedius
  • Vastus Medialis
• Pathology
  • Quad Strain
  • Quad Tendinitis
  • Acute Compartment Syndrome

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See Also

• Thigh Anatomy (Main)
• Hip Pain (Main)
• Knee Pain (Main)

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