Lower Extremity Muscular System

Front

The largest muscle in the human body is called

Back

Gluteus Maximus

Front

The most anterior of the quadriceps muscle group

Back

Rectus Femoris

Front

Name this portion of the quadriceps muscle group: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis, Vastus Medialis

Back

Vastus Lateralis

Front

Name this portion of the quadriceps muscle group: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedialis, Vastus Medialis

Back

Vastus Intermedialis

Front

If I wanted to stretch this portion of my calf I would need to bend my knee with my leg extended.

Back

Soleus

Front

Muscle of the calf visible as two 'heads' when standing on toes

Back

Gastrocnemius

Front

Muscle of the calf visible as two 'heads' when standing on toes

Back

Anterior Tibalis

Front

This muscle is viewable both anterior and posterior and is part of the hamstring muscle group.

Back

Gracilis

Front

This muscle's origin is on the illiac crest and inserts into the lateral knee. Distally it forms the IT Band

Back

Tensor Fascia Latae

Front

Muscle found on upper backside of legs, part of the hamstring muscle group.

Back

Semitendonsis