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Sunday September 7, 2008
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Muscles of the Lower Extremity / Vastus Lateralis
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| Origin |
Superior portion of intertrochanteric line, anterior and inferior borders of greater trochanter, superior portion of lateral lip of linea aspera, and lateral portion of gluteal tuberosity of femur |
| Insertion |
Lateral base and border of patella; also forms the lateral patellar retinaculum and lateral side of quadriceps femoris tendon |
| Action |
Extends the knee |
| Innervation |
Muscular branches of femoral nerve |
Arterial
Supply |
Lateral circumflex femoral artery |
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