The vastus lateralis (/ ˈvæstəs ˌlætəˈreɪlɪs, ˈræ -/), also called the vastus externus, [1] is the largest and most powerful part of the quadriceps femoris, a muscle in the thigh. Together with other muscles of the quadriceps group, it serves to extend the …

2024年8月20日 · The vastus lateralis is a muscle located on the lateral, or outside, part of your thigh. The muscle is one of the four quadriceps muscles and is the largest muscle of that group. The function of the vastus lateralis is to work with the other quad muscles to …

The vastus lateralis muscle is located on the lateral side of the thigh. This muscle is the largest of the quadriceps which includes: rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis. Together, the quadriceps act on the knee and hip to promote movement as well as strength and stability.

2024年4月26日 · Vastus Lateralis is the largest and most powerful of the quadriceps muscles found on the outer side of the anterior thigh. Learn about anatomy, function & rehab.

2023年8月8日 · The vastus lateralis (VL) is a unipennate muscle and a member of the anterior compartment of the thigh along with the sartorius, quadriceps femoris, rectus femoris (RF), vastus medialis (VM), and vastus intermedius (VI) muscles.

Discover the role, function, and key features of the vastus lateralis muscle, its role in knee joint extension and patella stabilization.

2023年11月3日 · Vastus lateralis is the largest of all four quadriceps femoris muscles. It originates via a broad aponeurosis from various sites on the femur , such as the proximal half of the intertrochanteric line, anterior and inferior borders of the greater trochanter , lateral lip of the gluteal tuberosity and proximal half of the lateral lip of linea aspera.

2025年1月21日 · The Vastus lateralis is characterized by its large, bulky structure, making it the largest component of the quadriceps muscle group. It is composed of a mix of fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers, enabling it to provide both power and endurance in knee extension.

Muscle anatomy of the vastus lateralis includes origin, insertion, action, innervation and vascular supply. Actions include agonists and antagonists for each movement.

2022年11月7日 · Interactive 3D model of the vastus lateralis muscle and information on its origin, insertion, action, innervation, and blood supply.