<anatomy, muscle> Origin, lateral lip of linea aspera as far as great trochanter; insertion, tibial tuberosity by way of common tendon of quadriceps femoris and patellar ligament; action, extends leg; nerve supply, femoral. ... Synonym: musculus vastus lateralis, lateral great muscle, lateral vastus muscle, musculus vastus externus. ... (05 M...
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(muscle) Type: Term Definitions: 1. lateral head of quadriceps muscle of anterior (extensor) compartment of thigh; origin, lateral lip of linea aspera as far as great trochanter; insertion, tibial tuberosity by way of the common tendon of quadriceps femoris and patellar ligament; action, extends leg; nerve supply, femoral. Synony...
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The vastus lateralis (vastus externus) muscle is the largest of the quadriceps muscles. The vastus lateralis occupies the outside of the thigh and extends partially around to the front and back of the thigh. It originates from the linea aspera and inserts in the tibial tuberosity. The vastus lateralis is innervated by the femoral nerve and supplied...
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