Muscles of the Legs

Front

What is the name of the bright pink muscle?

Back

Gluteus Medius

Front

What is the name of the yellow, medial muscle?

Back

Gracilis

Front

What is the name of the small light yellow muscles that run lateral on the upper thighs?

Back

Tensor Fasciae Latae

Front

What is the name of the bright green muscles (part of the Quadriceps)?

Back

Vastus Lateralis

Front

What is the name of the large red muscles?

Back

Gluteus Maximus

Front

What is the primary function of the Gluteus Maximus?

Back

Hip extension and external rotation.

Front

What muscle is known as the 'tailor's muscle' and is involved in hip flexion?

Back

Sartorius.

Front

Which muscle is located on the inner thigh and is responsible for adduction?

Back

Gracilis.

Front

What is the role of the Vastus Medialis in leg movement?

Back

It helps in knee extension and stabilizes the patella.

Front

What is the function of the Tensor Fasciae Latae?

Back

It assists in hip flexion, abduction, and medial rotation.