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Vastus Lateralis

Vastus Lateralis is the most lateral of the four quadriceps muscles.

Origin

• Outer surface of the greater trochanter of the femur
• Upper half of the linea aspera

Insertion

• Patella via the quadriceps tendon and then the tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon

Actions

• Knee extension

Innervation

• Femoral nerve

Daily uses

• Cycling
• Walking up stairs

How can I stretch it?

• Standing quad stretch
• Laying quad stretch

How can I strengthen it?

• Knee extension machine
• Leg press machine
• Squats