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How are muscles named?

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How are muscles named?

How are muscles named?

We will show how anatomists name muscles. [10:59]

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Main muscles of lower limb

Main muscles of lower limb

Major muscles of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot. [18:03]

Tibialis anterior muscle

Tibialis anterior muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the tibialis anterior muscle. [01:46]

Sartorius muscle

Sartorius muscle

Origin, insertion, innervation and functions of the sartorius muscle. [02:58]

Iliopsoas muscle

Iliopsoas muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the iliopsoas muscle. [02:50]

Origin, insertion, innervation and functions of the psoas minor. [02:29]

Popliteus muscle

Popliteus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the popliteus muscle. [01:58]

Adductor longus muscle

Adductor longus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the adductor longus muscle. [02:33]

Adductor brevis muscle

Adductor brevis muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the adductor brevis muscle. [01:40]

Extensor hallucis longus muscle

Extensor hallucis longus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the extensor hallucis longus muscle. [02:14]

Extensor digitorum longus muscle

Extensor digitorum longus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the extensor digitorum longus. [02:52]

Gluteus minimus muscle

Gluteus minimus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the gluteus minimus muscle. [01:57]

Gracilis muscle

Gracilis muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the gracilis muscle. [02:28]

Pectineus muscle

Pectineus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the pectineus muscle. [01:45]

Origin, insertion, innervation and functions of the psoas major muscle. [02:29]

Gluteus medius muscle

Gluteus medius muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the gluteus medius muscle. [02:00]

Overview of the anatomy of the adductors of the hip. [04:15]

Gluteus maximus muscle

Gluteus maximus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the gluteus maximus muscle. [02:14]

Adductor magnus muscle

Adductor magnus muscle

Origins, insertions, innervation and functions of the adductor magnus muscle. [02:06]

Quadriceps femoris muscle

Quadriceps femoris muscle

Origin, insertion and functions of the quadriceps femoris muscle. [04:19]

Lumbrical muscles of the foot

Lumbrical muscles of the foot

Origins, insertions, innervation and function of the lumbrical muscles of the foot. [02:03]

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Main muscles of the lower extremity

Main muscles of the lower extremity

Major muscles of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.

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In this article we will discuss the gross anatomy, functional anatomy and clinical relevance of the leg muscles. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

The muscle group of the hip adductors are extremly important for the movement of the legs. Especially when standing and walking, this muscles stabilize ...

Posterior Thigh Muscles

Posterior Thigh Muscles

This is an article covering the gross anatomy, vascular supply and clinical pathology of the posterior thigh muscles. Learn about this topic now at Kenhub!

The Gluteus Maximus Muscle

The Gluteus Maximus Muscle

The Gluteus Maximus Muscle is a muscle of the buttock muscle group. It belongs to the largest muscles in the human body. His main function is to do an ...

Sartorius Muscle

Sartorius Muscle

The Sartorius Muscle is an important Muscle for the Movement as well as the stabilization of the human body. It covers two joints. That is why ...

Quadriceps femoris muscle

Quadriceps femoris muscle

The Quadriceps femoris Muscle belongs to the most important Muscles of the human body. His main function is to facilitate the extension of the knee ...

The peroneal muscles of the lower leg

The peroneal muscles of the lower leg

The Peroneus longus and brevis Muscle build the muscle group of the peroneal muscles of the lower leg. Their main function is first to move the ...

Adductor longus muscle

Adductor longus muscle

In this article we will discuss the anatomy of the adductor longus muscle, its action and also its clinical importance. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Gastrocnemius muscle

Gastrocnemius muscle

In this article we discuss the anatomy of the gastrocnemius muscle and relevant conditions like the Achilles Tendon rupture. Learn this topic at Kenhub.

Tensor fasciae latae muscle

Tensor fasciae latae muscle

This is an article on the anatomy, supply, function and pathology of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. Learn all about this small but important muscle here.

Peroneus Longus Muscle

Peroneus Longus Muscle

In this article we will discuss the anatomy of the Peroneus Longus muscle, as well as its clinical relevance. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Deep posterior muscles of the lower Leg

Deep posterior muscles of the lower Leg

This article explains the anatomy and supply, function and pathology of the deep muscles of the lower leg. Start learning them here.

The anterior muscles of the lower leg

The anterior muscles of the lower leg

The anterior muscles of the lower leg consist of 3 muscles which are all extremly important for the dorsal extension of the foot in the upper ...

Muscles of the Dorsum of the Foot

Muscles of the Dorsum of the Foot

This article discusses the anatomy and supply, function and pathology of the dorsal muscles of the foot. Start learning them here.

Central Muscles of sole of the Foot

Central Muscles of sole of the Foot

This article discusses anatomy and supply, function and pathology of the muscles found centrally in the sole of the foot. Start learning them here.

Medial Muscles of the sole of the Foot

Medial Muscles of the sole of the Foot

This article discusses anatomy and supply, function and pathology of the muscles found medially in the sole of the foot. Start learning them here.

Lateral Muscles of the sole of the Foot

Lateral Muscles of the sole of the Foot

This article discusses anatomy, supply and function of the muscles found laterally in the sole of the foot. Start learning them here.

Eccentric muscle contraction

Eccentric muscle contraction

In this article we will describe the physiology of the eccentric muscle contraction. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Regions of the Lower Limb

Regions of the Lower Limb

This article will describe the anatomy of the different regions of the lower limb. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

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Main muscles of the lower extremity

Main muscles of the lower extremity

Major muscles of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.

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