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M. Vastus Lateralis

Vastus Lateralis (Vast Lat R)

The M. Vastus Lateralis (Vastus Lateralis) is a muscle of the thigh anterior region. It is responsible for knee extension, lateral patellar stabilization. This muscle is one of 26 with official SENIAM-recommended surface EMG electrode placement. This page documents the exact electrode position, anatomical attachments and a standardized test movement based on Hermens et al. (2000).

Function

Knee extension, lateral patellar stabilization

Opposite side: Vast Lat L
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Electrode Placement (SENIAM)

2/3 on line from ASIS to the lateral patellar border

Orientation: 20 degrees to line ASIS-lateral patellar border

Source: SENIAM (Hermens 2000) ↗

Hermens HJ, Freriks B, Disselhorst-Klug C, Rau G. Development of recommendations for SEMG sensors and sensor placement procedures. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2000;10(5):361-74.

Based on SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000). Not an official SENIAM product. See all references \u2192

Anatomy

Origin Greater trochanter, intertrochanteric line, lateral lip of the linea aspera Insertion Lateral border of the patella -> via patellar ligament to the tibial tuberosity

Test Movement

Knee extension in sitting against resistance

Clinical Applications

Common use cases for surface EMG measurement of the M. Vastus Lateralis:

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I place the EMG electrode on the M. Vastus Lateralis?

2/3 on line from ASIS to the lateral patellar border. Orientation: 20 degrees to line ASIS-lateral patellar border. Based on the official SENIAM recommendations (Hermens et al. 2000).

Which test movement activates the M. Vastus Lateralis?

Knee extension in sitting against resistance. This movement is part of the SENIAM protocol for standardized contraction verification.

Is the M. Vastus Lateralis a SENIAM-recommended muscle?

Yes. The M. Vastus Lateralis is one of 26 muscles for which the SENIAM project has published official surface EMG electrode placement recommendations.

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