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Muscular System. Muscles. The majority of muscles in the leg are considered long muscles, in that they stretch great distances. As these muscles contract and relax, they move skeletal bones to...
Overview of Thigh Anatomy. The thigh is the large part of your leg between your hip and knee. It is the upper leg. Inside, there is a big, strong bone called the femur. It makes a ball-and-socket joint at your hip and a hinge joint at your knee. Soccer players often have defined thigh muscles because they use them a lot.
The muscles in your upper leg (your thigh muscles) run from your hips to your knee. Your upper leg muscle anatomy includes: Anterior: You have three main muscles in your upper leg. You also have another muscle, the iliopsoas, that starts in your lower spine and attaches to your femur (thighbone).
We’ll break down the anatomy and function of the upper leg, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. You’ll learn about the muscles, bones, and other structures of each area of the leg.
The Muscles of the Leg and Foot: 3D Anatomy Model. Explore the anatomy and function of the leg and foot muscles with Innerbody's interactive 3D model. by. Tim Taylor. Last updated: Nov 8th, 2024. 2D Interactive. NEW 3D Rotate and Zoom. . Click to View Larger Image.
The hip muscles encompass many muscles of the hip and thigh whose main function is to act on the thigh at the hip joint and stabilize the pelvis. Without them, walking would be impossible. They can be divided into three main groups: Iliopsoas group; Gluteal muscles; Hip adductors
These muscles at the front of the thigh are the major extensors (help to extend the leg straight) of the knee. They are: Vastus lateralis; Vastus medialis; Vastus intermedius; Rectus...
Take a look at the leg muscles diagram below, where you see each muscle clearly labeled. Spend some time revising this diagram by connecting the name and location of each structure with what you’ve just learned in the video. The aim of this exercise is to improve your confidence in identifying different structures.
Master the leg muscle anatomy by exploring our videos, quizzes, labelled diagrams and articles.
Your Leg Muscles. Your legs are built to do a whole lot more than carry you from room to room. Three primary joints make up the structure of your lower half — your ankle, knee, and hip. Each...