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Tensor Fasciae Lata

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Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.

Abducts Thigh/Hip Joint. Stabilizes knee in extension.

Superior Gluteal Nerve.

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Gluteus Maximus

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Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.

Extends Flexed Thigh/Hip Joint. Lateral stabilizer of hip & knee.

Inferior Gluteal Nerve.

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Gluteus Medius

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Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.

Abducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.

Superior Gluteal Nerve.

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Gluteus Minimus

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Superficial Group of the Gluteal Region.

Abducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.

Superior Gluteal Nerve.

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Piriformis

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Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.

Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.

Nerve to piriformis (S1 & S2).

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Gemellus Superior

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Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.

Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.

Nerve to Obturator Internus.

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Obturator Internus

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Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.

Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.

Nerve to Obturator Internus.

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Gemellus Inferior

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Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.

Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint. Abducts flexed thigh/hip joint.

Nerve to Quadratus Femoris

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Quadratus Femoris

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Deep Group of the Gluteal Region.

Lateral rotator of the thigh/hip joint.

Nerve to Quadratus Femoris.

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Semitendinosus

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Posterior Compartment of the Thigh.

Flexes the leg/knee joint. Extends the thigh/hip joint.

Sciatic Nerve (Tibial Part).

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Semimembranosus

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Posterior Compartment of the Thigh.

Flexes the leg/knee joint. Extends the thigh/hip joint.

Sciatic Nerve (Tibial Part).

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Biceps Femoris

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Posterior Compartment of the Thigh.

Flexes the leg/knee joint. (Long & Short Head) Extends the thigh/hip joint. (Long Head only)

Sciatic Nerve: Tibial Part for Long Head, Common Fibular Part for Short Head.

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Rectus Femoris

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Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.

Extends the leg/knee joint. Flexes the thigh/hip joint.

Femoral Nerve.

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Vastus Intermedius

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Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.

Extends the leg/knee joint.

Femoral Nerve.

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Vastus Lateralis

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Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.

Extends the leg/knee joint.

Femoral Nerve.

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Vastus Medialis

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Anterior Compartment of the thigh. Part of the Quadriceps.

Extends the leg/knee joint.

Femoral Nerve.

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Ilio-psoas

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Anterior Compartment of the thigh.

Originates in posterior abdomen as iliacus and psoas-major. Flexes thigh/hip joint.

Anterior rami L1-L3/Femoral Nerve

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Sartorius

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Anterior Compartment of the Thigh.

Flexes thigh/hip joint. Flexes leg/knee joint.

Femoral Nerve.

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Adductor Longus

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Medial Compartment of the Thigh.

Adducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.

Obturator Nerve.

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Adductor Brevis

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Medial Compartment of the Thigh.

Adducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.

Obturator Nerve.

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Adductor Magnus

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Medial Compartment of the Thigh.

Adducts and medially rotates the thigh/hip joint.

Obturator Nerve - Adductor Part.
Sciatic (Tibial) nerve - hamstring part

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Pectineus

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Medial Compartment of the Thigh.

Adducts and flexes thigh/hip joint.

Femoral and Obturator Nerve.

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Gracilis

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Medial Compartment of the Thigh.

Adducts thigh and flexes leg/knee joint.

Obturator Nerve.

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Obturator Externus

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Medial Compartment of the Thigh.

Laterally rotates thigh/hip joint.

Obturator Nerve.

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Gastrocnemius
Superficial Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Plantarflexes foot at ankle joint and flexes leg at knee. Tibial Nerve
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Plantaris
Superficial Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Plantarflexes foot at ankle joint and flexes leg at knee. Vestigial. Tibial Nerve
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Soleus
Superficial Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Plantarflexes foot at ankle. Tibial Nerve
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Popliteus
Deep Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Unlocks knee. Tibial nerve.
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Flexor Digitorum Longus
Deep Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Flexes lateral 4 toes Tibial nerve.
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Flexor Hallucis Longus
Deep Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Flexes big toe. Tibial nerve.
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Tibialis Posterior
Deep Posterior Compartment of the Leg. Plantarflexion & Inversion of foot at ankle joint. Support arch of foot. Tibial nerve.
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Tibialis Anterior
Anterior Compartment of the Leg. Dorsiflexion and Inversion of foot at ankle joint. Support arch of foot. Deep fibular nerve.
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
Anterior Compartment of the Leg. Dorsiflexion of foot at ankle joint. Extension of lateral 4 toes. Deep fibular nerve.
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Extensor Hallucis Longus
Anterior Compartment of the Leg. Dorsiflexion of foot at ankle joint. Extends big toe. Deep fibular nerve.
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Fibularis Tertius
Anterior Compartment of the Leg. Dorsiflexion and Eversion of foot at ankle joint. Deep fibular nerve.
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Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Dorsum of the Foot Extension of toes 2-4. Deep fibular nerve.
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Extensor Hallucis Brevis
Dorsum of the Foot. Extension of the Metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the big toe. Deep fibular nerve.
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Fibularis Longus
Lateral Compartment of the Leg Eversion of foot at ankle joint. Supports arch of foot. Superficial fibular nerve.
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Fibularis Brevis
Lateral Compartment of the Leg Eversion of foot at ankle joint. Superficial fibular nerve.
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Abductor Hallucis
Layer 1 of the Foot Abducts the big toe Medial Plantar Nerve
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Flexor Digitorum Brevis
Layer 1 of the Foot Flexes toes Medial Plantar Nerve
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Abductor Digiti Minimi (Foot)
Layer 1 of the Foot Abducts small toe Lateral Plantar Nerve
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Quadratus Plantae
Layer 2 of the Foot Assists in flexion of digits Lateral Plantar Nerve
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Lumbricals (Foot)
Layer 2 of the Foot Flexion at the MTP and extension at IP 1st lumbrical- Medial Plantar Nerve 2nd-4th lumbrical- Lateral Plantar Nerve
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Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis
Layer 3 of the Foot Flexes little toe Lateral Plantar Nerve
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Flexor Hallucis Brevis
Layer 3 of the Foot Flexes big toe Medial Plantar Nerve
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Adductor Hallucis
Layer 3 of the Foot Adducts big toe Lateral Plantar Nerve
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Plantar Interossei (Foot)
Layer 4 of the Foot Adduct toes. 3 muscles. Lateral Plantar Nerve
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Dorsal Interossei (Foot)
Layer 4 of the Foot Abduct toes. 4 muscles. Lateral Plantar Nerve.

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