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Term: Vastus Lateralis
Subcategory: General
Definition: Part of the hip and thigh section of the body, the vastus lateralis includes the front surface on the upper end of the femur. The belly twists around the lateral side of the femur and connects to a long line on the back.  The function of the vastus lateralis is to straighten the leg at the knee.

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