lateralis
- noun
- /ˌleɪtəˈrælɪs/
- Specialized
- EMG of vastus lateralis, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris long head
- vastus lateralis
- lateralis muscle
Examples
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The subarachnoid space is then opened to release spinal fluid from the cisterna lateralis.
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The calculated muscle forces were Vastus Medialis, 67 N; Vastus Lateralis, 98 N.
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The Purbeckian equivalents of Spilsby and Speeton are in the zone of Belemnites lateralis.
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Some authors have subjectively concluded that the degree of donor site dysfunction was related to the degree of vastus lateralis damage (14, 19); however, others found no such differences (30).
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Damage to or inclusion of part of the vastus lateralis into the ALT flap did not show a statistically significant impact on musculoskeletal function in objective studies.
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Seventy-four stable quadriceps electrodes were implanted into the vastus lateralis, medialis, or intermedius.
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The activity pattern of the paretic vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and adductor magnus muscles corresponded to each other during both conditions.
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The activation pattern of the thigh muscles (biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, and adductor magnus) was comparable during both conditions.
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The vastus lateralis is one of the main muscles in the quadriceps group, located on the outer side of the thigh.
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In anatomy, the term lateralis indicates a structure that is positioned towards the side of the body.
Compounds
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A ground squirrel with black stripes and reddish brown fur from western North America
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A long thin fast snake that lives on dry rocky hills in western North America
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A deep groove on the side of the brain that separates the frontal lobe from the temporal lobe
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lateralis comes from the Latin latus 'side' and the ending -alis 'related to'. In scientific names it points to a side feature, so a species called lateralis usually has a mark or part on its side.