Thigh Muscles
Gracilis – Functional Anatomy
Gracilis - medial view Overview Gracilis is a long, thin muscle on the medial aspect of the thigh. Origin medial…
Sartorius- Functional Anatomy
Overview The functional anatomy of the sartorius muscle is complicated and often argued. The muscle is used when adopting a…
Vastus Medialis – Functional Anatomy
Vastus Medialis with other Quadriceps Overview of Anatomy The functional anatomy of the vastus medialis is a bit more complicated…
Quadriceps Femoris- Functional Anatomy
Here you will find the anatomy of quadriceps muscles. This post includes links to more detailed anatomy of each muscle,…
Vastus Lateralis – Functional Anatomy
Vastus lateralis - lateral view with rectus femoris Overview of Anatomy The functional anatomy of the vastus lateralis is largely…
Rectus Femoris – Functional Anatomy
Overview of Anatomy The functional anatomy of the rectus femoris can be more complex than expected. The rectus femoris is…
Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) – Functional Anatomy
Brief Overview The Tensor fascia lata is a small fusiform muscle that, with some variance, tapers at the ends. Origin…
Iliotibial Tract and Fascia Lata – Functional Anatomy
Fascia Lata Fascia Lata The fascia lata is the deep fascia that wraps the outer thigh. This thick fascial envelope…