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VASTUS Lateralis  

Vastus lateralis


ACTION
: Extends the knee
REFERRAL: Lateral knee pain

COMMENTS: This is a side view of the leg, the white band is the Iliotibial band. Trigger points in this muscle run up and down its length. There may also be trigger points in the iliotibial band. Also test and check the lateral collateral (fibular collateral) ligament in the knee.