Thigh – Anterior view

Tensor of Fasciae latae

Iliopsoas

Rectus femoris

Vastus lateralis

Vastus medialis

Vastus Intermedius (no

shown)

Quadriceps

Sartorius

Semimembranous

Gluteus maximus

Biceps femoris

RightLeft

Gluteus medius

It abducts & medially rotates the lower limb at hip

It extends & laterally rotates the lower limb at hip

It flexes the leg at knee, & extends & laterally rotates the

lower limb at hip

It flexes the leg at knee, & extends & medially rotates the

lower limb at hip

Semitendinous

It flexes the leg at knee, & flexes & medially rotates the

lower limb at hip

Muscles of the Thigh (posterior view)