Feb 24, 2016
Thigh – Anterior view
Tensor of Fasciae latae
Iliopsoas
Rectus femoris
Vastus lateralis
Vastus medialis
Vastus Intermedius (no
shown)
Quadriceps
Sartorius
Semimembranous
Gluteus maximus
Biceps femoris
RightLeft
Gluteus medius
It abducts & medially rotates the lower limb at hip
It extends & laterally rotates the lower limb at hip
It flexes the leg at knee, & extends & laterally rotates the
lower limb at hip
It flexes the leg at knee, & extends & medially rotates the
lower limb at hip
Semitendinous
It flexes the leg at knee, & flexes & medially rotates the
lower limb at hip
Muscles of the Thigh (posterior view)