Vastus
noun
A term referring to large muscles in the leg, particularly those forming the quadriceps.
The vastus lateralis is one of the major muscles involved in extending the leg.

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vastus lateralis,vastus medialis,vastus intermedius
noun
A term referring to large muscles in the leg, particularly those forming the quadriceps.
The vastus lateralis is one of the major muscles involved in extending the leg.

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Formal
vastus lateralis,vastus medialis,vastus intermedius
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Anatomy
In human anatomy, the vastus muscles are crucial for leg movements.
The vastus muscles work together for effective mobility.
Biomechanics
Understanding the vastus is essential in sports science for injury prevention.
Athletes should strengthen their vastus muscles to improve performance.
Physical Therapy
In rehabilitation, focusing on the vastus is vital for recovering from knee injuries.
Therapists often develop exercises targeting the vastus.
Anatomy
In human anatomy, the vastus muscles are crucial for leg movements.
The vastus muscles work together for effective mobility.
Biomechanics
Understanding the vastus is essential in sports science for injury prevention.
Athletes should strengthen their vastus muscles to improve performance.
Physical Therapy
In rehabilitation, focusing on the vastus is vital for recovering from knee injuries.
Therapists often develop exercises targeting the vastus.
Anatomy
In human anatomy, the vastus muscles are crucial for leg movements.
The vastus muscles work together for effective mobility.
Biomechanics
Understanding the vastus is essential in sports science for injury prevention.
Athletes should strengthen their vastus muscles to improve performance.
Physical Therapy
In rehabilitation, focusing on the vastus is vital for recovering from knee injuries.
Therapists often develop exercises targeting the vastus.
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