vastus
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9.1
- noun
- /ˈvæstəs/
- Specialized
- 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.
Examples
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But when you are drawing where you see more of the inside, the vastus Medialis is facing us.
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Students can create body parts that range from large muscles such as the vastus medialis to tiny structures such as the lymphatics.
Academic text (2002) -
The next is something that I will use just for IT band primarily and vastus lateralus that's on the side of the leg.
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So you're going to have to contract your vastus medialis and your quads to really lock it toes back.
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The calculated muscle forces were Vastus Medialis, 67 N; Vastus Lateralis, 98 N.
Academic text (2001) -
EMG of vastus lateralis, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris long head
Academic text (1990) -
During stance, the gastrocnemius, biceps, vastus, rectus, and gluteus medius muscles were active to secure body weight loading and forward displacement.
Academic text (2000) -
The activity pattern of the paretic vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and adductor magnus muscles corresponded to each other during both conditions.
Academic text (2000) -
The activation pattern of the thigh muscles (biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, and adductor magnus) was comparable during both conditions.
Academic text (2000) -
The vastus muscle in the thigh plays a crucial role in extending the leg during physical activities.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vastus comes from the old Latin word vastus, which means 'large' or 'huge' and is the same idea as the English word vast. That's why the vastus is the name for a big muscle at the front of the thigh that helps straighten the leg.