Vastus Lateralis – Functional Anatomy
Overview of Anatomy The functional anatomy of the vastus lateralis is largely uncomplicated. However, it has frequent and subtle variations. The fascia lata thickens and forms the iliotibial tract, along the lateral aspect of the vastus lateralis. Origin proximal femur, including greater trochanter gluteal tuberosity linea aspera intermuscular septum Insertion lateral aspect of the patella …