left vastus lateralis
Muscular systemLower limbLeftFMA38931
Nomenclature
left vastus lateralis
musculus vastus lateralis (Latin)
vasto laterale sinistro (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The largest head of the quadriceps, on the lateral aspect of the thigh.
Functionentry
Extension of the knee; stabilises the patella laterally.
Originentry
Greater trochanter and lateral lip of the linea aspera of the femur.
Insertionentry
Base and lateral border of the patella, patellar tendon.
Innervationentry
Femoral nerve (L2-L4).
Blood supplyentry
Lateral circumflex femoral artery.
Model