vastus lateralis Flashcards
1
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vastus lateralis position
A
lateral to rectus femoris
2
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vastus lateralis origin
A
upper lateral end of intertrochanteric line lower border of the greater trochanter lateral side of the gluteal tuberosity lateral lip of the linea aspera fascia lata
3
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vastus lateralis insertion
A
tendon of rectus femoris
base and lateral border of the patella
anterior part of lateral tibial condyle
4
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vastus lateralis direction of fibres
A
inferiorly, slightly anteriorly
5
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vastus lateralis actions
A
extends knee
6
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vastus lateralis functions
A
getting up from a chair, climbing stairs
7
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vastus lateralis nerve supply
A
femoral nerve L2, L3, L4
