vastus lateralis

English

Etymology

From Latin.

Noun

vastus lateralis (plural vastus laterales)

  1. (anatomy) The largest and most powerful part of the quadriceps femoris, a group of thigh muscles. Situated on the outside of the front of the thigh.

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