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Vastus Lateralis
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| Vastus Lateralis | |
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| Muscle Type | |
| Origin | Upper intertrochanteric line, base of greater trochanter, lateral linea aspera, lateral supracondylar ridge and lateral intermuscular septum |
| Insertion | Lateral quadriceps tendon to patella, via ligamentum patellae into tubercle of tibia |
| Action | Extends knee |
| Synergists | |
| Antagonists | |
| Spinal innervation | |
| Peripheral Innervation | Posterior division of femoral nerve (L3, 4) |
| Vasculature | |
