ANATOMY / THE VISUAL PRACTICAL ATLASLower Limb
Lower Limb
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Hip, thigh, leg, ankle and foot.
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Hip & thigh muscles
Gluteus maximus
Powerfully extends and laterally rotates hip, especially from flexion.
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Hip & thigh muscles
Gluteus medius
Abducts hip and stabilises pelvis during single-leg support.
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Hip & thigh muscles
Iliopsoas
Strong hip flexor with postural roles.
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Hip & thigh muscles
Quadriceps femoris
Main knee extensor group, supplied by femoral nerve.
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Hip & thigh muscles
Hamstring muscles
Flex knee and extend hip; actions differ with joint position.
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Hip & thigh muscles
Adductor compartment of thigh
Adducts thigh and contributes flexion, extension or rotation depending on muscle.
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