Muscles of the Legs

Front

What is the name of the neon blue muscle that is part of the hamstrings?

Back

Semimembranosus

Front

What is the name of the bright pink muscle in the leg?

Back

Sartorius

Front

What is the name of the small light yellow muscle that runs laterally on the upper thighs?

Back

Tensor Fascia Latte

Front

What is the name of the dark blue/purple muscle that is part of the Quadriceps?

Back

Rectus Femoris

Front

What is the name of the bright green muscle that is part of the Quadriceps?

Back

Vastus Lateralis

Front

What is the primary function of the hamstring muscles?

Back

To flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

What are the four main muscles that make up the Quadriceps?

Back

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius.

Front

What is the role of the Sartorius muscle?

Back

To flex, abduct, and laterally rotate the hip.

Front

Where is the Tensor Fascia Latte located?

Back

On the lateral side of the thigh, connecting to the iliotibial band.

Front

What is the function of the Vastus Medialis?

Back

To extend the knee and stabilize the patella.