Leg Muscles

• Hamstrin
• Quadricep
• Tibialis Anterior
• Gastrocenmius

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

• Hamstring
• Quadriceps
• Gastronecmius
• Satorius

• Hamstring
• Quadriceps
• Bicep
• Satorius

Identify the muscle

• flexor carpi radialis

• sartorius

• rectus femoris

• peroneus longus

Identify the muscle

• peroneus longus

• tibialis anterior

• rectus femoris

• vastus muscles

Identify the muscle

• gastrocnemius

• semitendinosis

• biceps femoris

• semimembranosis

Identify the muscle

• gastrocnemius

• semitendinosis

• biceps femoris

• semimembranosis

The ___ can be found attached to the femur & fibula/tibia. When it contracts, it flexes & rotates the thigh laterally. It can also extend the thigh if the lower leg is held rigid.

• Rectus femoris

• Biceps femoris

• Soleus

• Gastrocnemius

The ___ can be found attached to the pelvis (acetabulum) & patella. When it contracts, it extends the leg at the knee.

• Rectus femoris

• Biceps femoris

• Soleus

• Gastrocnemius

The ___ can be found attached to the femur & calcaneus. When it contracts, it plantar flexes the foot.

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

• Sacrospinalis

• Sternocleidomastoid