Lower limb muscles
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hamstrings
(semitendinosus, semimbranosus, biceps femoris) posterior thigh; connects ischium to tibia and fibula (knee mucles)
gluteus medius
directly under maximus; connect ilium to pelvis (Hip muscles)
iliopsoas
anterior groin; connects ilium and lower vertebrae to femur (hips muscles)
quadriceps
anterior thigh; connects ilium and proximal femur to tibia (knee muscles)
adductor muscles
anterior- medial thigh (hip muscles)
sartorius
crosses anterior thigh obliquely; connects ilium to proximal tibia (knee Muscles)
gluteus maximus
external buttocks; connects pelvis to femur (hip muscles)
gastrocnemius
posterior cal muscles; connected femur to calcareous (heel) via tendon of Achilles (ankle and foot muscles)
