Human Anatomy, Part 1 - K. A. Dyubenko, A. K. Kolomiytsev, Yu. B. Chaykovsky 2002

Special Section
Myology, myologia [the study of muscles] — Muscles and fascia of the lower limb
Muscles of the lower limb, musculi membri inferioris — Muscles of the thigh

Anterior group.

1. Sartorius Muscle, m. sartorius.

2. Quadriceps femoris muscle, m. quadriceps femoris.

3. Articularis genu muscle, m. articularis genu.

Medial group.

1. Gracilis muscle, m. gracilis.

2. Adductor longus muscle, m. adductor longus.

3. Adductor brevis muscle, m. adductor brevis.

4. Adductor magnus muscle, m. adductor magnus.

5. Pectineus muscle, m. pectineus.

Posterior group.

1. Biceps femoris muscle, m. biceps femoris.

2. Semimembranosus muscle, m. semimembranosus.

3. Semitendinosus muscle, m. semitendinosus.



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