Human Anatomy: Muscle Groups |
Muscle Function & Other Pertinent Medical Information | |
- VASTUS LATERALIS - | |
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 |
NERVE: | Posterior division of femoral nerve (L3,4) |