Muscle Practice- Leg Muscles

These two muscles are collectively called iliopsoas group. Label the 2 muscles that make this group.

a

b

illiacus

Psoas major

Label the muscles of the posterior hip region

a

b

c

gluteus maximus

gluteus minimus

gluteus medius

These are the muscles that are found on the inside thigh. Label them.

a

b

c

gracilis

adductor magnus

adductor longus

This deeper muscle is a ballet dancer's best friend.

What is the name of the muscle shown here?

These muscles are found on the anterior aspect of the thigh. They are commonly referred to as the quadriceps. Label them.

a

b

c

d

e

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Vastus medialis

Vastus intermedius

Sartorius

This is the posterior aspect of the thigh, otherwise known as the hamstrings. Label the muscles that make them up.

a

c

b

Semimembranosus

Bicep femoris

Semitendinosus

These 2 muscles run down the lateral side of the lower leg. They are responsible for moving the foot and named for the bone they run along. Muscle A is the ​ (a)   and Muscle B is the ​ ​ (b)  

• fibularis longus
• fibularis brevis
• tibialis anterior
• tibialis posterior

This shows the muscles on the back of the lower leg. Muscle A is the ​ (a)   and muscle B is deeper than muscle A and is called the ​ (b)  

• gastrocnemius
• soleus
• tibialis anterior
• calf muscle

Muscle A runs right down the shin and is called the ​ (a)   . Muscle B is deeper and is actually behind the bone that muscle A lies on top of. Muscle B is the ​ (b)  

• tibialis anterior
• tibialis posterior
• fibularis longus
• fibularis brevis