Which of the following muscles is located towards the outer side of the leg?

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The quadriceps femoris group makes up the muscles in the thighs. There are four muscles in this group:
Rectus femoris - attached to the hip and helps to extend or raise the knee.
Vastus lateralis - located on the lateral side of the thigh.
Vastus medialis - located on the medial side of the thigh.
Vastus intermedius - located in the anterior region of the thigh below the rectus femoris and between the vastus medialis and lateralis.
The gracilis muscle is one of the muscles found in the groin.
Remember that lateral is the anatomical term for "away" or "to the side." Knowing this would allow you to make an educated guess that vastus lateralis must be located on the outer side of the body. Most muscles are named after their location or points of attachment, so use your knowledge of anatomical terms (like medial and lateral) to your advantage.
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Which of the Following Muscles Is Located Towards the Outer