These are the main muscles that make up the upper leg or thigh region. . @studysongz . The Quadriceps muscle group is made of four muscles: Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Lateralis and the Rectus Femoris. The Rectus Fempris is the only quadriceps muscle to cross the hip joint. . The Hamstrings consist of the Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus and Semitendinosus. Check out my last post for more on them. . Adductor muscle group is along the medial femur and consists of five muscles: Adductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Pectineus, and Gracilis. These are strong muscles that pull the femur to midline: Addiction. Hence Adductors* . The Sartorius is an often over looked muscle but it can be easily strained in sprinting or doing high level athletics. It crosses both the hip and knee joints and performs hip flexion, knee flexion, hip abduction and hip external rotation. It also contributes to some tibial internal rotation. . The Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL) attaches to the ASIS (check out pelvic anatomy song) and blend into the Iliotibial Band (ITB) along the lateral leg. Overactive TFL muscles can cause increase tension through the ITB and can lead to ITB friction in the lateral knee. The TFL performs hip flexion, hip abduction, hip internal rotation and knee extension. Its main junction is to help stabilize the hip joint. . . Remember these muscles with @studysongz . . "Sidewalks Here Are Vast Running Trails" . Sidewalks: Sartorius Here: Hamstrings Are: Adductors Vast: Vastus Med/Intermed/Lat Running: Rectus Femoris Trails: Tensor Fascia Latae . . . Follow @studysongz . . . #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #anatomymnemonics #bones #pelvis #studysongz #anatomy #anatomymusic #study #like #follow #anatomysongs #learning #youtube #subscribe #health #doctor #science #anatomynerd #share #studysongs #studymusic #music #education #nursing #physicaltherapy #medicalschool #medical #teacherofinstagram #greysanatomy (at Cadaver Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAKtHKfhWzk/?igshid=9cx2860xt7o5