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Explore the intricate details of hip and lower limb muscles, from the gluteus maximus to the vastus intermedius. Learn about the anterior and posterior leg muscles, knee joint structures, and essential ligaments. Detailed references provided for easy understanding.
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Hip Muscles gluteus medius (cut) gluteus maximus (cut) gluteus minimus tensor fasciae latae piriformis iliotibial band
HipLower Back quadratus lumborum psoas major iliacus
Upper Leg (Anterior) psoas major iliacus quadriceps vastus medials rectus femoris vastus intermedius (under rectus femoris) vastus lateralis
Upper Leg (Anterior) pectineus (part of) sartorius quadriceps tendon patellar ligament
Upper Leg (Posterior) hamstring group gluteus medius biceps femoris gluteus maximus semitendinosus iliotibial band semimembranosus
Medial Leg Muscles adductor longus gracilis adductor magnus gastrocnemius soleus sartorius calcaneal (Achilles) tendon
Lower Lateral Leg tibialis anterior fibularis (peroneus) longus extensor digitorum retinaculum
Knee Joint medial meniscus quadricepstendon posterior cruciate ligament lateral meniscus patella patellar ligament anterior cruciate ligament tibial (medial) collateral ligament fibular (lateral) collateral ligament Anterior Posterior (with tendon & ligament revoved)
Joint & Muscle References • Pectineus – short muscle next to the adductor longus muscle • Ligamentum teres (capitis) • Meniscus • Articular Cartilage • Joint Cavity