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Muscles of the Leg

Muscles of the Leg. The Lower Leg Tibialis Anterior. The tibialis anterior muscle is the most medial muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg The tibialis anterior is responsible for dorsiflexing and inverting the foot. The Lower Leg Gastrocnemius.

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Muscles of the Leg

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  1. Muscles of the Leg

  2. The Lower LegTibialis Anterior • The tibialis anterior muscle is the most medial muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg • The tibialis anterior is responsible for dorsiflexing and inverting the foot

  3. The Lower LegGastrocnemius • The gastrocnemius muscle runs from its two heads just above the knee to the heel, and is involved in standing, walking, running and jumping

  4. The Lower LegSoleus • the soleus is a powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg (the calf). It runs from just below the knee to the heel, and is involved in standing and walking

  5. Upper LegHamstrings • The hamstrings consist of three posterior thigh muscles • The hamstrings cross and act upon two joints - the hip and the knee. • The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities, such as, walking, running, jumping, and controlling some movement in the trunk

  6. Upper LegQuadriceps • The quadriceps is a large muscle group that includes four muscles on the front of the thigh • All four quadriceps are powerful extensors of the knee joint • They are crucial in walking, running, jumping and squatting.

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