Origin: Greater Trochanter, Intertrochanteric Line and lateral Linea Aspera of the femur (10) 
Insertion: together with Vastus Medialis (2), Vastus Intermedius (4) and Rectus Femoris (1) joins the Quadriceps Tendon (8) to insert at the Patella (7) and Tibial Tuberosity (9)
Actions: leg Extension
Helping Synergist Muscles:
- Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris and Tensor Fasciae Latae