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left vastus lateralis

Muscular

3D model: left vastus lateralis
left vastus lateralis
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In 2 atlases

Relations

Origin
greater trochanter, lateral lip of linea aspera of femur, left lateral femoral intermuscular septum
Insertion
left patella
Action
extension of the knee joint
Innervation
vastus lateralis branch of femoral nerve

The 3D model shows 1 origin or insertion area of this muscle.

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Identifiers

FMA
38931
Wikidata
Q66527886