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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Knee
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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Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Intermedius is one of four quadricep muscles, located deep in the thigh underneath the Rectus Femoris muscle.
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Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Lateralis is the most lateral (outer) of the four quadriceps knee muscles and is felt on the outside top of the thigh.
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Medialis is the quadriceps muscle on the inside of the knee. The portion of the muscle just above the knee is known as VMO
Gatrocnemius
The gastrocnemius muscle is the large calf muscle at the back of the lower leg. It originates above the knee. As a result, it flexes
Sartorius
The sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the human body and has a unique oblique course from the lateral side of the hip to
Semimembranosus muscle
Semimembranosus is the most medial of the three hamstring muscles. Chronically tight hamstrings are often a contributory factor to lower back pain and knee pain.
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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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