Name
Pronunciation
(VAS-tus lat-ur-A-lus)
Origin/Proximal Attachment
Greater trochanter, lateral lip of linea aspera; lateral intermuscular septum
Insertion/Distal Attachment
Common quadriceps tendon into patella, tibial tuberosity via patellar ligament
Action/Relevance
Extends knee
Innervation
Femoral nerve (L2,3,4)
Notes
Largest of the quads group
Insertion to the base and lateral border of patella and blends to the patella lig.
Also attaches to the lateral tibial condyle and blends with the ITB.