Lateral vastus muscle
Musculus vastus lateralis
Definition
Origin: Cranial lateral part of the proximal fifth of the femur on the transverse line and on the line of the vastus lateralis to the lateral lip.
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity.
Action: Extension of the stifle joint and tension of the fascia cruris.
Nerve: Femoralis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
