Rectus femoris+
anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Vastus lateralis+
lateral anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Vastus Medialis+
medial anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Vastus intermedius+
deep anterior thigh; quadriceps+
extension of leg at knee
Sartorius (*)
parallel strap-like muscle that crosses thigh
flexion of knee forward
Biceps femoris*
posterior thigh; hamstring*
flexion of leg at knee
Semitendinosus*
posterior thigh; hamstring*
flexion of leg at knee
Semimembranosus*
posterior thigh; hamstring*
flexion of leg at knee
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