Muscles of the Legs

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What is the Rectus Femoris?

Back

The Rectus Femoris is one of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps group, located in the front of the thigh. It is responsible for knee extension and hip flexion.

Front

What is the function of the Iliotibial (IT) band?

Back

The Iliotibial (IT) band is a thick band of fascia that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee. It helps stabilize the knee during movement.

Front

What is the Tensor Fascia Latae?

Back

The Tensor Fascia Latae is a small muscle located on the lateral side of the thigh. It assists in hip flexion, abduction, and medial rotation.

Front

What is the Gracilis muscle?

Back

The Gracilis is a long, thin muscle located on the medial side of the thigh. It is involved in hip adduction and knee flexion.

Front

What is the Soleus muscle?

Back

The Soleus is a powerful muscle located in the lower leg, beneath the Gastrocnemius. It is primarily responsible for plantar flexion of the foot.

Front

What is the Vastus Lateralis?

Back

The Vastus Lateralis is one of the four quadriceps muscles, located on the outer side of the thigh. It plays a key role in knee extension.

Front

What is the Vastus Medialis?

Back

The Vastus Medialis is one of the quadriceps muscles located on the inner side of the thigh. It helps stabilize the patella and is important for knee extension.

Front

What is the role of the Gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

The Gastrocnemius is a major calf muscle that is involved in plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

Front

What is the Iliacus muscle?

Back

The Iliacus is a muscle that originates from the iliac fossa of the pelvis and is involved in hip flexion.

Front

What is the Psoas Major?

Back

The Psoas Major is a deep muscle that connects the lumbar vertebrae to the femur and is crucial for hip flexion and trunk stability.