Extensor hallucis longus: Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, exercise
exensor-hallucis-longus
Adductor canal
What is the adductor canal? The adductor canal also known as the subsartorial or Hunter’s canal is a conical musculoaponeurotic tunnel passing through the distal area of the middle third of the thigh. It functions as a passageway for several neurovascular structure systems the femoral triangle to the adductor hiatus. The adductor canal has 3…
Tibialis anterior muscle Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise
Tibialis anterior muscle
Popliteus muscle
Origin of Popliteus muscle The popliteus muscle fibers originate from the lateral condyle of the femur or the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, a tendon called the popliteus tendon. In the dissections have also shown fibers originating from the styloid portion of the fibular head, which runs obliquely blending with the main muscular structure….
Vastus lateralis muscle Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercises
Vastus lateralis muscle
Vastus intermedialis muscle Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercises
Vastus intermedialis muscle
Adductor Brevis Muscle Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise
Introduction The Adductor Brevis is the flat, triangular muscle that is found in the inner thigh. This muscle runs from the pubis to the medial aspect of the femur. Together with the adductor Longus, adductor Magnus, gracilis & pectineus muscles, it comprises a group of muscles called the adductor muscles of the thigh. These inner…
Knee joint with muscles
The knee joint with muscles plays an important role in the functioning of knee movement, such as quadriceps, Hamstring are the main muscles of knee joint which helps to perform day-to-day activity like walking, sitting to stand, running, and stair climbing. What is the knee joint? A knee joint is a synovial joint that connects…
Gracilis muscle Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercise
What is a Gracilis Muscle? The gracilis muscle is a long, thin muscle that runs along the inner thigh. It originates from the pubic bone and inserts into the tibia bone, just below the knee joint. The gracilis muscle is part of the medial compartment of the thigh muscles, along with the adductor muscles. It…