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Vastus lateralis

Musculus vastus lateralis

Extends the stifle.

System
Muscle
Region
Tail
Sides
Paired: left and right
Vastus lateralis (Musculus vastus lateralis) of the pig, left side: a three-quarter view of the muscle.

Where it runs from and to

A muscle is told apart from its neighbours by what it takes hold of at each end, which is also what decides what it does when it shortens.

Origin
Lateral surface of the proximal femur.
Insertion
Patella.
Action
Extends the stifle.
Nerve
Femoral nerve.

Written for Vetomica in its own words from the standard reference anatomy of the pig; the books it was checked against are listed below.

Terminology

English
Vastus lateralis
Latin (NAV)
Musculus vastus lateralis
Status
A valid term in the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria
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