Leg Muscles: A Comprehensive Guide to Movement
Quadriceps (front thigh muscles)
* Rectus femoris
* Vastus lateralis
* Vastus medialis
* Vastus intermedius
Hamstrings (back thigh muscles)
* Semitendinosus
* Semimembranosus
* Biceps femoris
Gluteal muscles (buttocks)
* Gluteus maximus
* Gluteus medius
* Gluteus minimus
Calf muscles (back lower leg)
* Gastrocnemius
* Soleus
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