Sport & Remedial Massage

Specialising in soft tissue therapy; providing sports & remedial massage, with a combination of injury prevention, treatment, & postural re-education.

Friday, 11 May 2012

Muscle of the Month: Vastas Lateralis

Origin: Lateral lip of linea aspera & Gluteal tuberosity
Insertion: Tibial tuberosity
Action: Extends knee

The largest of the quadriceps, the vastas lateralis is situated at the most lateral part of the four muscles, creating the sculpted contour of the outer thigh.  Although a large, dense mass of muscle, it's only action is knee extension.

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