Preferred Name |
vastus lateralis |
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Synonyms |
vastus externus |
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Definitions |
The division of the quadriceps muscle that covers the outer anterior aspect of the femur, arises chiefly from the femur, and inserts into the outer border of the patella by a flat tendon which blends with that of the other divisions of the muscle and sends an expansion to the capsule of the knee. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/BTO_0001563 |
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definition |
The division of the quadriceps muscle that covers the outer anterior aspect of the femur, arises chiefly from the femur, and inserts into the outer border of the patella by a flat tendon which blends with that of the other divisions of the muscle and sends an expansion to the capsule of the knee. |
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has_obo_namespace |
BrendaTissueOBO |
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has_related_synonym |
vastus externus |
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id |
BTO:0001563 |
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label |
vastus lateralis |
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notation |
BTO:0001563 |
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part_of | ||
prefLabel |
vastus lateralis |
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