Tensor Fasciae Latae Muscle (TFL)
The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a relatively small muscle located on the lateral side of the hip. It is named for its action (tensor)
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Hip
Iliopsoas Muscle
The iliopsoas muscle is actually a group of two muscles located in the front of the hip joint: the iliacus and the psoas major. These
Rectus femoris (hip & knee muscle)
The Rectus Femoris muscle is part of the Quadriceps muscle group. It is the only of the quadriceps group knee muscles which also crosses the
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Biceps Femoris muscle
Biceps Femoris is one of the three muscles which form the hamstring group forming the back of the thigh. The muscle is often described as
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Semitendinosus muscle
When running the hamstrings act eccentrically to slow down the knee extension motion. Hamstring strains are common in individuals with chronically tight hamstrings or who do not
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