Anatomy & Physiology › Section J · The muscular system › Topic J.6
Muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limbs
The muscles of the hip, thigh and leg carry the whole body, so they trade some of the upper limb's range for size and power. This topic works from the hip to the toes, compartment by compartment, giving each group's attachments and actions.
In this topic
- Built for support and power
- Hip flexors and the gluteal muscles
- The tensor fasciae latae and lateral rotators
- Worked example: standing on one leg
- The medial compartment of the thigh
- The anterior compartment of the thigh
- The posterior compartment of the thigh
- Worked example: kicking a ball
- Anterior and lateral leg
- Posterior leg and the foot
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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