The vastus lateralis muscle is located on the side of the thigh. This muscle is the largest of the quadriceps group (often called quads) which also includes the rectus femoris, the vastus intermedius, ...

The human body is composed of more than 600 muscles, all of which are very important for movement, strength, and balance.

2 Department of Neurology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia 3 Department of Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia Correspondence to Dr Barbara J Singer, School of ...